View Full Version : My Experiment
Trixxxie716
06-16-2009, 12:09 PM
I put 10+ wpg 6.5k MH on a planted tank to see what color / growth effects it would have....here it is....... first 2 are before pix rest are after
ProAquatics
06-16-2009, 12:13 PM
nice craziness
bettabrat
06-16-2009, 12:20 PM
love that vibrant red
Very vibrant Trixxx. Even the neons looks more vibrant.
rich311k
06-16-2009, 1:37 PM
Wow that is amazing.
Trixxxie716
06-16-2009, 2:23 PM
more pix...greens are greener and drasticly noticeable growth in just 2 days.... last 2 pics are a plain green sword turning red.... its awesome
red_wall
06-16-2009, 2:25 PM
Wow! The plants look amazing.
What are you using?
Co2? Ferts? Do tell!
jm1212
06-16-2009, 4:34 PM
nice change
june2000
06-16-2009, 5:03 PM
Very nice!!!
You may see significant increase in electric bill. :)
andyjh
06-16-2009, 5:09 PM
Very nice!!!
You may see significant increase in electric bill. :)
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking! I've always felt that the amount of light over your tank was directly proportional to how much you're willing to spend for electricity. (Though the plants look great!)
67chevelle
06-16-2009, 5:29 PM
What's the tank size,ferts,CO2 and stocking?
Oh,and it looks awesome! I'm wondering what it will look like in a week. :popcorn:
jpappy789
06-16-2009, 5:38 PM
Nice color!
FISHSHROD
06-16-2009, 6:30 PM
Cool , more power to ya :thumbsup: I can relate somewhat . I was running 350 watts MH , 110 vho, and 55 pc on my 120 along with a chiller . The tank was in a closet built into the wall and the power bill got me down :( The growth rate was awsome on it and it was really bright :werd:
Trixxxie716
06-16-2009, 11:44 PM
It is 2 400w 6.5k MH on a 75 HEAVY plants pessurized co2 with power reactor , ph monitors the works..... I keep the co2 at 30ppm for algae control and growth and dose a dry fert mix once every 2 days to keep up with drastic plant needs.... the fish dont mind the high co2 or lights a dozen cardinal tetras 12 apisto breeders 3 m 9f and 20 amano shrimp with 4 corries
jandrus
06-17-2009, 3:33 AM
how bout a full tank shot?
Rbishop
06-17-2009, 4:48 AM
Nice color!!!
piggy67
06-17-2009, 8:08 AM
BIG difference,they look amazing..
Trixxxie716
06-20-2009, 2:54 PM
another advancement RED yes RED anubius hostifolia leaf
Kashta
06-20-2009, 3:01 PM
Wow.. that's just amazing. Such beautiful results.
rocker92
06-20-2009, 3:16 PM
i agree, we need a Full Tank Shot!!!!
Trixxxie716
06-20-2009, 11:47 PM
ok its hard to take a photo so far back and capture color without a flash but here i t is the close ups do it better justice
bettabrat
06-21-2009, 12:07 AM
wow you're tanks are so beautiful
kayla25690
06-22-2009, 12:49 PM
simply beautiful!!!!
Cluunox
06-22-2009, 1:06 PM
real nice