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02/22/2010, 09:08 AM
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Bulb question
ok this is a FOWLR tank bulb question.
are the pc bulbs from aquatraders anygood for FOWLR lighting? iam not asking about the fixtures nor do i want the fixture debate in this thread..iam only asking about the bulbs for a FOWLR..i have a diffrent fixture(s) for several tanks iam not concerened about any growth with the exception of unsightly algea... just visual appearance for a FOWLR tank |
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02/22/2010, 09:28 AM
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For a FOWLR they should be fine......
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02/22/2010, 09:39 AM
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+1, they may not show off the colors of the fish as well as other lighting options, but the fish will be fine.
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02/22/2010, 10:08 AM
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I guess they are cheap enough to try them and if i dont like them not much lost... i have wasted more money than that on a dinner that didnt stay down...
too bad my reef tank fixtures and my fowlr fixtures dont take the same bulbs then i could just swap out the "old" reef bulbs to the fowlr fixtures |
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02/22/2010, 10:49 AM
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Agree they should be fine. Lighting in a FOWLR to some degree is more for you, as the fish don't really mind, nor do the rock, so should be fine.
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Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank |
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02/22/2010, 12:29 PM
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I used aquatrader t5 lights on my cichlid tank, I love them.
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-Luckily, my wife is reef safe so I can use my normal income for this hobby. -My cichlids love RO waste! Current Tank Info: 7.5 gallon box with water in it. |
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