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  1. french47

    Tubes in what order?

    Hi to All, I have been following James C thread on lighting and different tubes. I have gone for the Grolux + 880 Skywhite. My question in what order should I put the lamps I.E. Grolux on the outside - Skywhites down the centre or the opposite way or Growlux + Skywhite + Growlux + Skywhite if...
  2. french47

    Does size matter?

    G'Day, It's me again, still working on setting up my 60 x 24 x 24 INCH Aquarium. My question, as I have not received my tank yet, would 54w T5's 1150mm ( 45 inch ) be OK as they would be 7 inch short of each end of a 60" tank or should I try to source a longer tube. I am looking to run 3 or 4...
  3. french47

    Arcadia I Bar

    Hi Guys, It's the old man AGAIN ! I have been offered two sets of Arcadia I Bar suitable for a 5 foot tank, they are brand new @ £80 each. My question are they any good or should I still go for D-D Razor lights? and finally a Big thank you to Antipofish, Foxfish & ceg 4048 for all their help. Cheers
  4. french47

    Old man needs lighting advice

    Thanks chaps, You are most helpful, my fault again. The tank I have ordered is to keep a dozen Pterophyllum Scalare or Altums. with lots of bog wood, Echinodorus species, Cryptocryne and Microsorium. The tank comes with a hood and it will have two external filters rated at 1500l / hr, I am...
  5. french47

    Old man needs lighting advice

    I am just returning to fish and plant keeping, Can anyone please tell me what I need for a tank 60 x 24 x 24 inch ( 150 x 60 x 60cm) If I go for 4.5 w per inch of tank I get 270w if I use 3w per gallon I get 327 w. then when I look at tube lengths in T5 a 46 inch 1150 tube gives 54 w times 4...
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