Lignting Help Needed

kamla

The Algae Grower
Feb 8, 2005
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Hi Guys & Gals,
I have a 72 gal tank, I am thinking of upgrading my lighting, to 2*55 (Giving me 1.5 wats/gal) from AH supply.

My question is there are same watt bulbs with different Color Temp. which I know nothing about.. (Chart below)

Please advise on which type of Color temp I need.
I will be going with low-medium light plants.

Plus I want to be able to look at my tank, and not blinded by it. :cool:

55 5000K
55 5500K
55 6700K
55 10000K
55 Bright Blue
55 Deep Blue 03
55 10000K/Deep Blue 03 Combo
 
The lower the number the more yellow it is. The higher it is, the more blue. I have 6700K in mine and am trying 9325K bulbs next time. It's a matter of personal choice is all.
 
Thanks Mr. Harlock :)
i have decide not to go for the 55 from ah suppy.. i though about it changing my wattage from 1.3 to 1.5 would not chnage much.. now i am thinking about adding another 32 watt tube...

that would increase my watts from 1.33 to 1.7...
what do you think.. plus if you know any online places where i could get a tube blub and all the good stuff that goes with it..
 
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