Lights - Am I Using The Right Ones In A Planted Tank

[pippoodle]

Hi there

when i got my 180l juwel rio it had a marine white bulb and a blue bulb in there
i am running a freshwater tank
I now have the 36" 30w marine white and a 36" 30w T8 flora glo

my questions are
Is this lighting suitable for a planted tank?
are there any other tubes you can recommend ?
do i need to replace the marine white with a different one ?

Also have a Juwel rekord 60
i have the 15watt light in there is this ok for a planted shrimp tank or should i try to get the flora glo one ?
i wont have c02 cos i dont want the canisters in the house with the children
all help appreciated

Sarah xx

 

[Midge]

I have a Rio also.

I have just replaced my T8 bulbs to T6s. I have a spectrum grow on the back and daylight on the front.
It has made a huge difference

 

[pippoodle]

I have a Rio also.

I have just replaced my T8 bulbs to T6s. I have a spectrum grow on the back and daylight on the front.
It has made a huge difference

thanks for the reply does it help the plants though?

 

[pippoodle]

still waiting for anyone who knows wether it will help the plants or what better light tube i can get

thanks Sarah xx

 

[Lateral Line]

When it comes to lighting for plants, you'll get more replies, and more opinions in the planted tank section.

 

[aaronnorth]

Hi,

Dont buy tubes specifically for plants, they cost money for no reason, get some tubes that show of the plants & fishes natural colours, remember, as long as there is enough light, dont woryy about anything else (lighting wise)

try here:

[URL="http/www.lampspecs.co.uk/Light-Bulbs-Tub...uorescent-Tubes"]http/www.lampspecs.co.uk/Light-Bulbs-Tub...uorescent-Tubes[/URL]

Here is a site that shows you all the colours of the bulbs from the above:

[URL="http/www.theplantedtank.co.uk/lighting.htm"]http/www.theplantedtank.co.uk/lighting.htm[/URL]