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The_man_from_zanussi Small Fry Posts: 10 Kudos: 13 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2005	Hi. just recently upgraded my aquarium, for various reasons, I need to change me tubes and am wondering which ones are the best to get, I want good plant growth as I have a co2 system setup and plenty of pllants. Recently I have had the gro lux tubes and currently arcadia freshwater tubes. should I get a mixture or stick with one make. Your suggestions would be appricated (42" tubes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	Any bulb that is right around 6500K rated will grow plants just fine. You should be able to get them at any home improvement type store. They are usually marked daylight, but always check the kelvin rating. These are generally cheaper than the bulbs you get at a lfs and still work great. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
The_man_from_zanussi Small Fry Posts: 10 Kudos: 13 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2005	Well I never new that, I thought the blues/greens/reds were at the wrong degree's....I have been spending about £10 a lamp it has cost me a fortune..... n1ce.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	hehe...Home Depot is an aquarists best friend They got lights, sand, wood for building more stand... -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Yup homedepot bulbs $4.25 for a 20watt daylight...the screw in floros cost about $7 for the 65000K . ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
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