which is a better light for a 10 gallon?

drillsar · 11/09/2011, 11:27 AM

http://www.aquastyleonline.com/produ...mable-Kit.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-T5-HO-Aqu...item19c92cf545

rc407092 · 11/09/2011, 03:48 PM

I have a 10g as well. I would say that it definitely depends on what you are intending to keep in the tank. Any idea of what you're planning on keeping?

drillsar · 11/09/2011, 04:02 PM

Not sure yet to be honest

seapug · 11/09/2011, 04:16 PM

That LED kit could be a fun build, but I would definitely opt to add in a couple different color LEDs to broaden the spectrum a bit. On the other hand, T5 fixtures can be a lot of fun, too. Mixing different bulbs in a 4 lamp fixture over a 10 gallon tank can really create some cool effects.

gonpostal · 11/09/2011, 04:30 PM

If you go with that T5 fixture, your bulb selection is going to be very limited. AFAIK there aren't many companies that make 18w T5 bulbs.

rc407092 · 11/09/2011, 05:05 PM

T5s could be fun. Maybe consider getting a Fishneedit 24" T5 fixture, take out center 2 bulbs and put in some DIY LEDs. I'm considering doing something like that. You know, just for fun

11/09/2011, 11:27 AM	#1
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11/09/2011, 03:48 PM	#2
rc407092 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 59	I have a 10g as well. I would say that it definitely depends on what you are intending to keep in the tank. Any idea of what you're planning on keeping?

11/09/2011, 04:02 PM	#3
drillsar Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 2,838	Not sure yet to be honest

11/09/2011, 05:05 PM	#6
rc407092 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 59	T5s could be fun. Maybe consider getting a Fishneedit 24" T5 fixture, take out center 2 bulbs and put in some DIY LEDs. I'm considering doing something like that. You know, just for fun