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Fluorescent bulbs for growing plants.


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22 minutes ago, Bill j said:

What fluorescent bulbs should I use for growing plants ? Thanks 

We prefer LED lighting, however, we have used Zoo Med Flora Sun bulbs for planted tanks. You want to be sure that you are selecting the proper bulb for your hood. Bear in mind that aquarium depth is the most prohibitive factor with light penetration. IF you are only trying to penetrate a depth of 12 inches, you can spend less than $20 on cheap under cabinet LEDs at WalMart, and get away with a splendid planted tank (see 33 gal below). We use a blend of cheap 5,000 K LED combined with a T-12 fluorescent coral bulb for our 29 gal -- a much deeper tank (see below) -- which also gets a touch of sunning for about an hour each day. 

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10 hours ago, Fish Folk said:

We prefer LED lighting, however, we have used Zoo Med Flora Sun bulbs for planted tanks. You want to be sure that you are selecting the proper bulb for your hood. Bear in mind that aquarium depth is the most prohibitive factor with light penetration. IF you are only trying to penetrate a depth of 12 inches, you can spend less than $20 on cheap under cabinet LEDs at WalMart, and get away with a splendid planted tank (see 33 gal below). We use a blend of cheap 5,000 K LED combined with a T-12 fluorescent coral bulb for our 29 gal -- a much deeper tank (see below) -- which also gets a touch of sunning for about an hour each day. 

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Man those tanks are just gorgeous. Makes me want to get another 33L.

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