T5-HO for FW?

Manwithnofish · 02-03-2008, 03:49 PM

Can anyonw tell me about Tek-Light T-5 HO light system? The 4 bulb system is 156 watts and runs about $370. The ads for that system seems to imply that it's for a reef tank. I am looking for lights for a deep fw planted tank. What do you think....is it serious overkill?

My friend says he uses 6 Bud Lites and it works well for him. I don't think his plants are doing very good though.

That's a Superbowl day joke...sorry.

**JustOneMore20** · 02-03-2008, 05:06 PM

What size tank are we talking about? And what are the dimensions? The T5-HO fixtures can be used for planted tanks, but most times, depending on the tank size, it will be a high tech planted (co2, ferts).

Manwithnofish · 02-03-2008, 05:22 PM

70 gallon 36" l x 18" w x 25" h.

So does that mean that if I decide to use this light, I'll have to do the CO2 thing?

02-03-2008, 03:49 PM	#1
Manwithnofish Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 59 User Feedback: (0)	T5-HO for FW? Can anyonw tell me about Tek-Light T-5 HO light system? The 4 bulb system is 156 watts and runs about $370. The ads for that system seems to imply that it's for a reef tank. I am looking for lights for a deep fw planted tank. What do you think....is it serious overkill? My friend says he uses 6 Bud Lites and it works well for him. I don't think his plants are doing very good though. That's a Superbowl day joke...sorry.

02-03-2008, 05:06 PM	#2
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama, US Age: 22 Posts: 3,363 User Feedback: (2)	What size tank are we talking about? And what are the dimensions? The T5-HO fixtures can be used for planted tanks, but most times, depending on the tank size, it will be a high tech planted (co2, ferts). __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 10g, 5.5g 10g N. multifasciatus tank, 5.5g Platy fry

02-03-2008, 05:22 PM	#3
Manwithnofish Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 59 User Feedback: (0)	And the answer is... 70 gallon 36" l x 18" w x 25" h. So does that mean that if I decide to use this light, I'll have to do the CO2 thing?

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