Which bulb should i buy for this fixture for planted tanks?
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I bought a 10 watt bulb and a 15 watt bulb. I use either one, depending on how much light I want. I got them at Petsmart or Petco.
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Look for a compact flourescent bulb that is in the 6500k spectrum which is best for plant growth. Something like the Zoo Med UltraSun Daylight Compact Flourescent sold on amazon for about 8 bucks.
2161074
That would depend on whether your tank has a center brace or not. The LED's on this fixture have a very long life.
2165488
You can select a 2700K bulb for this fixture when you check out. Although I haven't used this particular light for that purpose, I'm sure the 2700K bulb would do great for the growth and flowering stages.
1386688
You can buy any size bulbs and just use the same ballasts. ..n.p.the higher the bulb watts the LESS light youget .. ..heads up. 6000k. Are the best.
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The daylight bulb is 10kk the night one I don't recall, I can tell you I had this on a 90 gallon aquarium and it lit the tank very well for my needs, I would hesitate to use this if you have live plants in your aquarium though.
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I have one fixture on a 75 gallon tank and it is more than enough, but my tank isn't as deep as a 90 gallon would be - the water depth is probably something to consider too. I have LPS, SPS and soft corals and they are all doing well (too well in some cases). If you are only going to have fish and/or soft corals then I am sure you have plenty of light. If you have a lot of SPS all over the tank you MIGHT consider a second, but only if you have species that need a large amount of light. If I had to chose, I would buy one, then see what it looks like.
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I use "daylight" and must be "daylight" this matches the type of light from the sun. This fluorescent bulbs promotes natural plant growth for live plants and not as hot. You don't want to boil or cook the fish and plants. On the plus side cheaper on electric. compact fluorescent will also fit in incandescent hoods. Lowes and Home Depot carry the bulbs, regular compact fluorescent do work just fine. You pay more if you want to see aquarium on the tag which raises the price tag. I have been raising fish doing this for forty years, That hood I use a daylight equals 40 watts but uses 8 watts compact fluorescent fits the hood just fine? I use "daylight" and must be "daylight" this matches the type of light from the sun. This fluorescent bulbs promotes natural plant growth for live plants and not as hot. You don't want to boil or cook the fish and plants. On the plus side cheaper on electric. compact fluorescent will also fit in incandescent hoods. Lowes and Home Depot carry the bulbs, regular compact fluorescent do work just fine. You pay more if you want to see aquarium on the tag which raises the price tag. I have been raising fish doing this for forty years, That hood I use a daylight equals 40 watts... » Read More I use "daylight" and must be "daylight" this matches the type of light from the sun. This fluorescent bulbs promotes natural plant growth for live plants and not as hot. You don't want to boil or cook the fish and plants. On the plus side cheaper on electric. compact fluorescent will also fit in incandescent hoods. Lowes and Home Depot carry the bulbs, regular compact fluorescent do work just fine. You pay more if you want to see aquarium on the tag which raises the price tag. I have been raising fish doing this for forty years, That hood I use a daylight equals 40 watts but uses 8 watts compact fluorescent fits the hood just fine? « Show Less
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Hello,These fixtures were designed for agricultural purposes and come with 6500k lamps. Not sure how well they do or don't work in regard to aquariums. Wish I could help more. Thanks & please remember to shop with Healthy Harvest Florida!
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Hydroponics stores, nurseries, and places like home depot, do it center, etc....make sure you get the RIGHT ONES.....the T5 HIGH OUTPUT because they make weaker bulbs that will fit it....and make sure it's in the same "K" bandwidth as your old bulbs.
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You can use any indoor 40W bulb with a small base. I got some from Home Depot and some from Family Dollar, they both worked fine.
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The 12 watt will probably not meet your needs if you have coral, but 2 would probably light most of your tank for visual purposes. I am guessing that you could only fit 3 over the surface area of the water. Depending on how high you hang them above your tank I am guessing 2 or 3 of the higher watt bulbs (I have a 54watt on my refuguim and my colt corals are thriving there) would support some corals.If you are using a Bio-cube hood these will not fit under it.
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sorry, I have both kinds and I can't remember which they use. I got them for my greenhouse. I'm pretty sure they were T8 because those were the types of bulbs I had to buy but I can't guarantee it. It seems like the bulb type was included in the product description. The lights are very lightweight and come completely assembled which is nice.
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No not for a planted tank. I recommend 3w per gallon. I bought this light for my 30 gallon and it's just to keep my discus looking brighter.
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yeah just look for 3000k warm bulbs thats the red. personally i'm a huge fan of dual arc technology so 1 6400k the rest 3000 during flower :) but as far as brands go plantmax is an ok brand cant seem to find any on amazon. check your local hydro shop or even home depot for the 24 watt 3000k bulbs.
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All most anything ! Get some t5 bulbs in red and blue 2700k 6400k more color better plants
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This grow light comes with the 6400k full spectrum daylight bulb and is excellent for the vegetative growth cycle. Good luck.
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We have one on our 55 gal. tank which is 48L x 12W x 20H. I would recommend you use two for enough light for your tank. One is adequate for our tank and much brighter than the flourescent fixture we had previously.