Hi,
Been keeping tropical fish for quite a few years now and looking to have a go at a planted tank. Currently got a Fluval Roma 125 (800 x 350 x 450h) with 2 x 20w T8 lights.
From what I've read up, the T8 lights aren't going to be any good for plants so looking to upgrade. I've seen the Arcadia Series 5 LED bars (http://www.arcadia-aquatic.com/led-strip/) which look good and come with a T8 adaptor + can use a smartbox for control. But I can't find them anywhere, anyone got any suggestions or alternatives?
Reason I've looked at these is mainly the T8 adaptors, my tank has a plastic surround where the light unit sits on at the top of the tank so can't use a mounted setup. I've also seen forums where users have done a guide to changing T8 to T5 on the Roma range but don't really want to start drilling holes in my light unit.
Been keeping tropical fish for quite a few years now and looking to have a go at a planted tank. Currently got a Fluval Roma 125 (800 x 350 x 450h) with 2 x 20w T8 lights.
From what I've read up, the T8 lights aren't going to be any good for plants so looking to upgrade. I've seen the Arcadia Series 5 LED bars (http://www.arcadia-aquatic.com/led-strip/) which look good and come with a T8 adaptor + can use a smartbox for control. But I can't find them anywhere, anyone got any suggestions or alternatives?
Reason I've looked at these is mainly the T8 adaptors, my tank has a plastic surround where the light unit sits on at the top of the tank so can't use a mounted setup. I've also seen forums where users have done a guide to changing T8 to T5 on the Roma range but don't really want to start drilling holes in my light unit.