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Wasserpest · 11-07-2007, 06:40 PM

Not really. As you know, normal 18" T8 bulbs are 15W... you can see your fish, but it is not enough for photosynthesis in a 30" tall tank. That's why I suggested to move up to PC bulbs, they are brighter (36W).

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Wasserpest Born to be mild (View User Tanks) PTrader: (57) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 9,412	Not really. As you know, normal 18" T8 bulbs are 15W... you can see your fish, but it is not enough for photosynthesis in a 30" tall tank. That's why I suggested to move up to PC bulbs, they are brighter (36W). __________________ All my tanks Cheap Autodosing Cheap Water Change Cheap Filter Acrylic Filter Pipes The Wasser-Controller