Re: [GSAS-Member] Subject: Which Bulb

[macker <macker@gmail.com>]

Ive played around with a number of bulbs, and get the best results for
freshwater plants using 6500-6700k bulbs. The 5500k was a disaster, but
probably good for coral. I don't think you will go wrong with a light in
that spectrum.

- macker

On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 3:06 PM, Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com> wrote:

> I do like the look of the light and how the tank looks.  I wonder if there
> could be a better spectrum for the plants though.
>
>
> On 11/22/08 2:34 PM, "Seattle_Aquarist" <Seattle_Aquarist@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Shango,
> >
> >
> >
> > I think you have a good combination.  I run 6700k over my tanks and the
> > plants seem to do well.  I have seen photos of aquariums with the GE
> 9325k
> > bulbs (which look very good and are supposed to be good for plant growth)
> > but unfortunately they are not available in all wattages and/or pin
> > configurations.  I would figure that your 6700k / 10000k combination
> would
> > give you a spectrum of approximating 8300k, do you like the look and do
> your
> > plants grow well?
> >
> >
> >
> > Roy
> >
> >
> >
> >
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