D DLeung10 AC Members Jan 13, 2003 139 0 0 New Jersey Visit site Feb 6, 2004 #1 They appear to be very bright for a single tube. Will using 2 of them be too bright for the fish and create more algae in a fish only setup ?
They appear to be very bright for a single tube. Will using 2 of them be too bright for the fish and create more algae in a fish only setup ?
MonoSebaelover Anableps Apr 20, 2001 1,410 0 0 Phoenix, AZ www.shiredalefarm.com Feb 6, 2004 #2 Depends on the fish load but generally no. Power Glo bulbs are actually really weak when compared to Power Compact lighting and Metal Halide lighting so I wouldn't worry about them being too bright. Anyway, hope this helps and good luck.
Depends on the fish load but generally no. Power Glo bulbs are actually really weak when compared to Power Compact lighting and Metal Halide lighting so I wouldn't worry about them being too bright. Anyway, hope this helps and good luck.
D DLeung10 AC Members Jan 13, 2003 139 0 0 New Jersey Visit site Feb 6, 2004 #3 The Power Glo tubes "appears" to be much more brighter than some freshwater tubes I have used.
MonoSebaelover Anableps Apr 20, 2001 1,410 0 0 Phoenix, AZ www.shiredalefarm.com Feb 6, 2004 #4 Very true, it is one of the brightest of the bulbs commonly used for freshwater but doesn't hold a flame compared to PC's and MH's.
Very true, it is one of the brightest of the bulbs commonly used for freshwater but doesn't hold a flame compared to PC's and MH's.