Best Lighting possible for me

Russian123 · 02/16/2006, 09:21 PM

I've recently purchased a pantry flourscent light at Home Depot. I upgraded the light to a Aqua -Glo 18,000K T-5 light. (12 inches) I was wondering if anybody knew a better light for a 12" light bulb.

supertech3 · 02/16/2006, 09:34 PM

I use a 12" fixture also for my refuge with a daylight bulb 7500k.What are you using the light for, what color are you trying for (bluer), and what corals do you want to keep?

AllenFord_SC · 02/16/2006, 09:38 PM

Oops misread your post. T-5 should be fine for you.

Russian123 · 02/16/2006, 09:41 PM

i really would like something bluer right now my light is like a purple blue. I would like to keep mushrooms maybe so polyps, nothing to big. I just would like a little bit more Kelvin.

supertech3 · 02/16/2006, 10:05 PM

You may have to really look around to find a bulb, mine is an eclipse bulb 5,500k (not a 7500k)from petsmart I know they carry a few others but I'm not sure of the kelvin. I believe most were daylight bulbs.

02/16/2006, 09:21 PM	#1
Russian123 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 299	Best Lighting possible for me I've recently purchased a pantry flourscent light at Home Depot. I upgraded the light to a Aqua -Glo 18,000K T-5 light. (12 inches) I was wondering if anybody knew a better light for a 12" light bulb. __________________ POUR DOWN SENTA!!

02/16/2006, 09:38 PM	#3
AllenFord_SC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ridgeland, SC Posts: 703	Oops misread your post. T-5 should be fine for you. __________________ We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl..... Roger Waters, Pink Floyd Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Mixed, 55 Gallon sump, 35 gallon fuge

02/16/2006, 09:41 PM	#4
Russian123 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 299	i really would like something bluer right now my light is like a purple blue. I would like to keep mushrooms maybe so polyps, nothing to big. I just would like a little bit more Kelvin. __________________ POUR DOWN SENTA!!

02/16/2006, 09:34 PM	#2
supertech3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: El Paso Posts: 1,206	I use a 12" fixture also for my refuge with a daylight bulb 7500k.What are you using the light for, what color are you trying for (bluer), and what corals do you want to keep?

02/16/2006, 10:05 PM	#5
supertech3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: El Paso Posts: 1,206	You may have to really look around to find a bulb, mine is an eclipse bulb 5,500k (not a 7500k)from petsmart I know they carry a few others but I'm not sure of the kelvin. I believe most were daylight bulbs.