Source of Lighting - Poll #1 - Page 3 - APE - Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts

mountaindew · 10-13-2009, 12:24 PM

Mainly t5 ho on my tanks. You can buy fixtures with good efficient ballasts and reflectors. And with the spectral quality of good t5 bulbs, you can grow most anything in an aquarium using very little electricity compared to fixtures made just a few years ago.

sajata · 10-13-2009, 09:29 PM

i stopped by Lowes last night and noticed that they now sell a generic 6.7K spiral CFL standard screw base also they now sell OTT brand CFLs that are standard screw base 25w actual for $5.98

AquaZilla · 10-13-2009, 09:32 PM

Those work great for Nano DIY tanks.. I have also seen people use lots of them over tanks in canopies.

View Poll Results: Which type of lighting do you prefer, and why?
T5	20	74.07%
PC (power compacts)	7	25.93%
MH	4	14.81%
Other (please explain)	1	3.70%
LED	1	3.70%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

10-13-2009, 09:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	Those work great for Nano DIY tanks.. I have also seen people use lots of them over tanks in canopies. __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

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10-13-2009, 12:24 PM	#21 (permalink)
mountaindew Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 47	Mainly t5 ho on my tanks. You can buy fixtures with good efficient ballasts and reflectors. And with the spectral quality of good t5 bulbs, you can grow most anything in an aquarium using very little electricity compared to fixtures made just a few years ago.

10-13-2009, 09:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
sajata Planted Tank Guru Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chester Springs PA Posts: 344	i stopped by Lowes last night and noticed that they now sell a generic 6.7K spiral CFL standard screw base also they now sell OTT brand CFLs that are standard screw base 25w actual for $5.98