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   angusship Newly Registered

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   Hi guys
   
   I'm setting up a new tank
   120 x 60 x 50cm
   I want red plants to be bright red...
   what lights should I use?
   
   thanks

    

   angusship, 14 Sep 2008

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   aaronnorth Member

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   you will want a tube with a kelvin below 4000K (which is pink/ red in colour) also take a look here:
   
   viewtopic.php?f=50&t=555

    

   aaronnorth, 14 Sep 2008

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   ceg4048 Expert/Global Moderator Staff Member

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   Hi,
   Red or pink lights will accentuate the reds/pinks in plants. Grolux or Interpet Tri-Plus are pink bulbs. Generic bulbs which have a low Kelvin rating (4000K or below) should emit near red wavelengths, however the K ratings of bulbs have lost their fidelity. If you use too many of these bulbs though the tank tends to look dim and eerie.
   
   Cheers,

    

   ceg4048, 14 Sep 2008

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