Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if anyone uses compact flourescent tube lighting as a cheap alternative? I know a few freshwater guys use a few CFL's in their hood and get good plant growth etc out of them. Obviously you can't just use any bulb - aim for about 6500k or 10000k if you can find them. I am using a normal little tiny flourescent 4000k and a single 6500k cfl - I think 18watt in my little pico tank and my xenia is flourishing. Do you think that a few of these in a tank would be enough to support low light softies like xenia and mushrooms? Bear in mind that my tank is only 22cm deep!
Thank in advance for your advice,
Dane
I was just wondering if anyone uses compact flourescent tube lighting as a cheap alternative? I know a few freshwater guys use a few CFL's in their hood and get good plant growth etc out of them. Obviously you can't just use any bulb - aim for about 6500k or 10000k if you can find them. I am using a normal little tiny flourescent 4000k and a single 6500k cfl - I think 18watt in my little pico tank and my xenia is flourishing. Do you think that a few of these in a tank would be enough to support low light softies like xenia and mushrooms? Bear in mind that my tank is only 22cm deep!
Thank in advance for your advice,
Dane