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r0b3y Enthusiast Posts: 261 Kudos: 262 Votes: 41 Registered: 07-Nov-2004	hey there.. at the moment i have just a standard light with my tank.. and it is doing okay with my plants but growth on the more demanding plants has been slow.. i would like to pruchase a new tube but am not to sure on brands, models and wats best for the plants.. i have vals, anubias, cabomba, java moss and amazon swords.. and will be adding more soon.. suggestions would be greatly appreciated r0b3y
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Rob Do you have a single or double tube unit. If single you cannot go past Sera they are a bit dearer but worth all the money I have two Sera's one plant & one daylight. Life expectancy of two years then change. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
r0b3y Enthusiast Posts: 261 Kudos: 262 Votes: 41 Registered: 07-Nov-2004	hey keith.. i have just a single.. what would be best to get with just the one? r0b3y
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Rob I would get a god quality plant light there are many around from the cheapee to one of the top of the range "Sera" Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
guppy01 Big Fish Posts: 334 Kudos: 387 Votes: 3 Registered: 06-Sep-2003	Get yourself down to your local hardware shop (Bunnings is great!) and grab a NEC tube in the 6500 - 10000 K rating. You want a "daylight" tube. You will save heaps, the plants love it, and since it's a "daylight" tube - it also looks great. I use these tubes on my planted 3ft tank, no complaints. After using the more expensive tubes, I switched to these and haven't looked back since
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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