I don't know what Bulbs to choose!

Franman · 08-14-2007, 12:19 AM

I own Discus fish and know I want plants in my fishtank. I just changed the gravel to Eco Complete for planted aquaruims. I'm going to make my own light fixture. But between the trichromatic, full spectrum, daylight, blues, whites and all the diferent brands I just don't know witch one to choose

. I'm going to make 36" lamp that will hould 4 strip flouresent bulbs for my 45 gal high fishtank. I'm knew to aquarium plantes so I'm in need of infomation.

**JustOneMore20** · 08-14-2007, 09:00 AM

Welcome to the site.

Daylight bulbs are probably your best bet. They are usually around 6500-6700 Kelvin temp, so they work nicely for planted tanks. I prefer either 6700K or 10000K or a combination of both. If the whites or blues are anywhere near 10000K then you may want a couple of those and a couple daylights.

Franman · 08-14-2007, 11:07 PM

Hey thanks for the info

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08-14-2007, 12:19 AM	#1
Franman Fishy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Age: 25 Posts: 15	I don't know what Bulbs to choose! I own Discus fish and know I want plants in my fishtank. I just changed the gravel to Eco Complete for planted aquaruims. I'm going to make my own light fixture. But between the trichromatic, full spectrum, daylight, blues, whites and all the diferent brands I just don't know witch one to choose . I'm going to make 36" lamp that will hould 4 strip flouresent bulbs for my 45 gal high fishtank. I'm knew to aquarium plantes so I'm in need of infomation.

08-14-2007, 09:00 AM	#2
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,592	Welcome to the site. Daylight bulbs are probably your best bet. They are usually around 6500-6700 Kelvin temp, so they work nicely for planted tanks. I prefer either 6700K or 10000K or a combination of both. If the whites or blues are anywhere near 10000K then you may want a couple of those and a couple daylights. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

08-14-2007, 11:07 PM	#3
Franman Fishy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Age: 25 Posts: 15	Hey thanks for the info.

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