T5 or CFL

[cap1384]

which would be better for a planted tank?

 

[Bk718]

Bam .. answered.. now go get that catalina fixture

 

[Mgamer20o0]

t5...... something like the tek ones where each bulb has its own reflector.

 

[cap1384]

yes

 

[Bk718]

what mg is trying to say is .. go for catalina if you dont have the $$ for Tek

 

[cap1384]

what mg is trying to say is .. go for catalina if you dont have the $$ for Tek

48" Solar T5 Hood. Comes with four 54 watt bulbs, two 10000K and two Blue Actinic. Has two independent light switches. Fans can be ordered extra. Comes with individual German mirror polished aluminum reflectors.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

there is a bunch of different ones bk lol i wouldnt get that one since you would have to replace the actinic bulbs.

 

[jmhart]

The standard convention is PC---power compact, not CFL--refers to the twisty bulb.

Anyway, T5 all the way. Tek first, Catalina second.

 

[Riiz]

48" Solar T5 Hood. Comes with four 54 watt bulbs, two 10000K and two Blue Actinic. Has two independent light switches. Fans can be ordered extra. Comes with individual German mirror polished aluminum reflectors.

Call them up when ordering and they'll replace the actinic with whatever you want.

 

[Bk718]

^^ werd
And can rewire the switches to how ever you want..

So chris think about it.. either you go with the canopy you have and add 4x55 ahsupply or save a few bucks + not use the canopy and get the t-5