T5 lighting question

[lionsfan09]

Im going to purchase a T5 light strip. My question is I have a 29 gallon the that came with the hood is 24 inches. Do I want a 24 inch strip or a 30 inch strip. 30 is the actually length of the tank. also i dont have C02 yet will this be too much light. I believe the T5 light strip is a dual light strip. Thanks for the input.

 

[nguyendetecting]

go with the 30 inch dual bulb gl. ho if u can

 

[Mgamer20o0]

since 30 inch uncommon i suggest the 24 inch ones. i have the 30 inch coralife fixtures they are nice but sucks since you have to use their bulbs.

 

[lionsfan09]

After doing some more research am I better off getting a compact flourscent than a T5

 

[Mgamer20o0]

well t5 ho is more efficient. you get more light into the tank with less power used.

 

[roscoe70]

well t5 ho is more efficient. you get more light into the tank with less power used.

Have both and the T-5 puts out a lot less heat, ie. more efficient. Good luck.

 

[nzmolina]

I have a 60 gallon that is empty at the moment, but I want to make into a planted tank, what do I need to make my own light hood without buying all the expensive lights that are sold? Were do I buy my parts?

 

[Mgamer20o0]

there are cheaper options for t5 lights http://www.fishneedit.com/

 

[dundadundun]

meh, i'd probably give the tank wings, go with a 36" fixture, get the light spread i'm looking for and common bulbs. 3" on each side shouldn't be too bad. 30" is a pretty common length for tanks. i have no idea why nobody has jumped on a chance to market economy bulbs in that size. somebody's going to make a killing overnight soon...

 

[LexiBadger]

Ah crap! I wish I saw this thread yesterday. I just ordered a 30" T5 HO light fixture for my 29g from Big Al's, that fishneedit.com site looks like a way better deal. :irked: