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04-25-2006

Posted by John Allen on April 25, 2006, 3:53 pm

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I have a choice

2 x 38watt t8 flourescent tubes, or
3x 54watt t5 luminaire

Which would people use for a 240litre tank mainly for plants ?

Thanks

Posted by Richard Sexton on April 25, 2006, 4:07 pm

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>I have a choice
>
>2 x 38watt t8 flourescent tubes, or
>3x 54watt t5 luminaire

For economy the T8's.

For performance the T5's.

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Posted by Altum on April 25, 2006, 4:11 pm

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Richard Sexton wrote:

>> I have a choice
>>
>> 2 x 38watt t8 flourescent tubes, or
>> 3x 54watt t5 luminaire

>
> For economy the T8's.
>
> For performance the T5's.

I'd go for T5. 2 x 38 watt tubes is not enough for high light plants
unless it's supplemented by some natural light.

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Posted by John Allen on April 26, 2006, 1:56 am

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Thanks for the replies. One other thing though should I add an undergravel
heating cable along with the t5's.

Thanks

> Richard Sexton wrote:

>>> I have a choice
>>>
>>> 2 x 38watt t8 flourescent tubes, or
>>> 3x 54watt t5 luminaire

>>
>> For economy the T8's.
>>
>> For performance the T5's.

>
> I'd go for T5. 2 x 38 watt tubes is not enough for high light plants
> unless it's supplemented by some natural light.
>
> --
> Put the word aquaria in the subject to email me.
> Did you read the FAQ? http://faq.thekrib.com

Posted by Limnophile on April 27, 2006, 3:07 am

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> Thanks for the replies. One other thing though should I add an undergravel
> heating cable along with the t5's.
>

An undergravel heating cable should improve the growth of your plants, but
it's an extra expense. If cost isn't a problem, go for it.

For more plant advice, rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants is good.

Please let us know how it turns out;
Limnophile

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