l33yds
Seedling
- Joined
- 11 May 2015
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Just looking for a bit of advice, I'm currently in the process of setting up my first proper planted tank. I'm using a 90l aquaone tank which has 2 x 18w T5PL lights built into the hood which I have renewed with full sunlight spec aquaone bulbs which state 7.1k color. Now I was originally going to go more low tech and stick with this, but I've now decided to go down the pressurized co2 route and I know I'll need more light.
I'm thinking of adding 1 t5ho tube to the tank at 18/24w using a simple oldskool separate ballast which I already have lying around from a previous tank (I'm on a tightish budget).
Now as for bulbs I'm looking at getting something which will give me more vivid reds since I'm using red lava rock and I'm wanting some red Flora and fauna (CPD's and possibly Scarlet Badis). The aquaone lights that are currently fitted are quite cold and really don't show off the red in the rock so I'm thinking when the red plants and fish go in they are not going to be very vibrant.
So I guess the advice I'm looking for is does this seem like the best option for getting the required additional light and if so what bulb would get me the desired result, or should I be considering an alternative option, keeping budget in mind.
Thanks, Lee
I'm thinking of adding 1 t5ho tube to the tank at 18/24w using a simple oldskool separate ballast which I already have lying around from a previous tank (I'm on a tightish budget).
Now as for bulbs I'm looking at getting something which will give me more vivid reds since I'm using red lava rock and I'm wanting some red Flora and fauna (CPD's and possibly Scarlet Badis). The aquaone lights that are currently fitted are quite cold and really don't show off the red in the rock so I'm thinking when the red plants and fish go in they are not going to be very vibrant.
So I guess the advice I'm looking for is does this seem like the best option for getting the required additional light and if so what bulb would get me the desired result, or should I be considering an alternative option, keeping budget in mind.
Thanks, Lee