29 gallon lighting upgrade

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Singin4Cnu

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You could find better deals if you look into T-5 lighting, this will also cost you less when buying replacement lamps.
 
I did look into them. I have upgraded a few times and want to do it right this time. So I am just gonna go a little better than T5 and to compact flourescent. They also come with a bulb when you buy it. T-5s dont.


I dont think id mind the overhang and PS, I have plants. I want to be able to grow whatever I put in there with this light upgrade.

Ideas?
 
Singin4Cnu;1355548; said:
gonna go a little better than T5 and to compact flourescent. They also come with a bulb when you buy it. T-5s dont.


I dont think id mind the overhang and PS, I have plants. I want to be able to grow whatever I put in there with this light upgrade.

Ideas?
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Go with T5 HO then. Much better output than the CF that I had previously. Don't waste money on CF lighting...
 
What type plants are you growing? Are you doing Co2. With that much lighting on a 29g for sure you'll be able to grow lots of algae. I would go with the 65watt and make sure you get the 6700k lamp.

On a related note, you have been asking about a wet/dry filter in another thread. Wet/dry are not ideal filters for planted tanks they will gas off all your Co2.
 
Singin4Cnu;1355548;1355548 said:
I did look into them. I have upgraded a few times and want to do it right this time. So I am just gonna go a little better than T5 and to compact flourescent. They also come with a bulb when you buy it. T-5s dont.


I dont think id mind the overhang and PS, I have plants. I want to be able to grow whatever I put in there with this light upgrade.

Ideas?
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CF lighting is a BIG step down from HO T5. But plan to have co2 injected.
 
I have the Hagen yeast based system. When I looked at T5s, the out put seemed to be A LOT less than a compact flourescent would be. I could get 48 watts out of two bulbs of T5 and I could get 65 out of one CF bulb. Can you guys show me some to affordable T5 that would be better than the CFs I gave you the link to and tell me why they would be better?

Links would be appreciated.
 
Bderick67;1355621; said:
What type plants are you growing? Are you doing Co2. With that much lighting on a 29g for sure you'll be able to grow lots of algae. I would go with the 65watt and make sure you get the 6700k lamp.

On a related note, you have been asking about a wet/dry filter in another thread. Wet/dry are not ideal filters for planted tanks they will gas off all your Co2.
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Thanks about the wet/dry. I had a funny feeling that would be a problem. If I upgrade should I just go to canister?
 
Singin4Cnu;1356211; said:
If I upgrade should I just go to canister?
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Yes

Singin4Cnu;1356210; said:
I have the Hagen yeast based system.
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It works well for what it is, but really it's only yeast and sugar. No need to waste the money on pre-made packets. Do a search for DIY CO2.

Singin4Cnu;1356210; said:
When I looked at T5s, the out put seemed to be A LOT less than a compact flourescent would be. I could get 48 watts out of two bulbs of T5 and I could get 65 out of one CF bulb. Can you guys show me some to affordable T5 that would be better than the CFs I gave you the link to and tell me why they would be better?

Links would be appreciated.
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Watts aren't as important as lumen output.
Read this thread:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109501

It will answer a lot of you're questions. Also, take a look at the stickies.
 
Singin4Cnu;1356210;1356210 said:
I have the Hagen yeast based system. When I looked at T5s, the out put seemed to be A LOT less than a compact flourescent would be. I could get 48 watts out of two bulbs of T5 and I could get 65 out of one CF bulb. Can you guys show me some to affordable T5 that would be better than the CFs I gave you the link to and tell me why they would be better?

Links would be appreciated.
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Read the stickies. Watts have no use for light output, they just signify electricity used. Lumens or lux are the two to look at.
 
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