|
|
|
Starting Member
 
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 3/14/2013 5:28:01 AM
Posts: 111,
Visits: 260
|
|
| Hi Everyone, I need some help here. I am looking a a T5 HO fixure for my sister's 180 gal aquarium. She has a planted tank, glosso, UG, Dwarf Baby Tears so the light would need to be high output. She's been using Metal Halides but wants to diminish the use of equipment and electric bill as well (chiller x lights). Can anyone help make some recommendations? Thank You,
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 9/18/2012 3:18:11 PM
Posts: 1,389,
Visits: 3,208
|
|
|
|
|
|
Starting Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 3/14/2013 5:28:01 AM
Posts: 111,
Visits: 260
|
|
| the tank is 26 deep. So LED's? Are they as clear looking as MH's or will they look dimmer?
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 9/18/2012 3:18:11 PM
Posts: 1,389,
Visits: 3,208
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 5/16/2013 7:09:46 PM
Posts: 1,027,
Visits: 3,485
|
|
| Actually, I purchased an LED light to test it out and it has a shimmering effect. But as Katorin mentioned, the shimmer effect doesn't appear to be as pronounced as MH. It might be interesting to do a side by side comparison to see. LED takes a little getting used to but seems to perform quite well. My tank is not 26-inches deep like diru97's so I hope to hear how plants grow using an LED on such a deep tank. SGN
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 9/18/2012 3:18:11 PM
Posts: 1,389,
Visits: 3,208
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Member
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 5/16/2013 7:09:46 PM
Posts: 1,027,
Visits: 3,485
|
|
| Yeah, you are exactly right. Getting the amount of useable light is the trick. I think this will be most interesting to see how this tank turns out. SGN
|
|
|
|