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Hi All, I've been using my LED fixtures with the TMC Aquaray controller and it allows you to set your effective lights off light value so that you can have them dimmed right down if you wanted to. Has anyone done this on a planted tank and did it have any adverse effects? I was thinking about...

Hi All, Since setting up my tank months ago with 4 x TMC Grobeam 600's over a Juwel 180L I've been battling hard to get the Lighting vs CO2 balance right along with my EI dosing. Initially I started off with all 4 lights set to 30% brightness for 5 hours a day but it melted a lot of my plants...

Hi All, I wanted to start a discussion on peoples experiences on the effects of lighting intensity vs the lighting duration in the aquarium. I've recently moved from T8 to LED (4 x Grobeam 600 over 180l 3ft tank) and I totally underestimated the power of them causing me to have massive plant...

Hi Guys, I've only ever had a Juwel Rio 180 and its probably a bit too big for me being able to keep the tank how I want it. I'm going to get a custom TMC Signature clone from Aquariums Ltd as I'm only allowed a new tank if it has a hood to prevent the cats getting in it! The lighting will...

Hi all, After some deliberation I've decided on a 60cm rather than an 80 CM. I've mocked up a cardboard cutout of both sizes in my new house and thing the smaller option fits better with the room. So I need some advice on some low cost lighting for the TMC. I want it to look modern and give...

Hi All, For years I've had high tech Juwel Rio 180 with CO2 injection but utilized T8 lighting. I've just moved house and I want something a little more contemporary to I've decided on going for a 80x40x40 tank and figured LED would be the way to go. My education was with watts per galon but...

Hello All, I'm about to order some new bulbs from Lampspecs. My previous bulbs have lasted for years and I went primarily for 6500k daylight bulbs. I ran 4 x 30 watt T8s. What would people recommend I go for? does it matter on the colour temperature? I'm sure I read ages ago about plants not...

Hi guys, Im currently running 4 x t5's and having OK results but I'm getting through so much CO2 its unreal. Dropping the light will drop the CO2 demand however would just 2 x T5's on this tank be too little? The most demanding plant I have is Blyxa Japonica and I dont really want to lost this...

Hi guys, Would you say this is decent lighting for a nano? I know the wpg rule goes out the window on smaller tanks and this is my first venture into a nano. Any thoughts apreciated. Lee

So my bulbs are up for renewal and I've heard a lot of people going for non-specific bulbs saving a packet! What types of T8's should I be looking at? I've seen Growlux but they appear to be about the same price as a normal aquarium tube. I'm after 4 T8s (30w) and I'm currently using 2...