Bill j Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 What fluorescent bulbs should I use for growing plants ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 11 hours ago, Bill j said: What fluorescent bulbs should I use for growing plants ? Thanks Anything labeled as a horticultural 'grow light' should do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishdude Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 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. Man those tanks are just gorgeous. Makes me want to get another 33L. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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