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Forum: Lighting

09-11-2012, 02:58 PM

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Mixing T5 Bulbs?

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Posted By MessinBessin

I did talk to my local retailer and he said he...

I did talk to my local retailer and he said he figured that it would work, but reliability and bulb life would be compromised.
Thank you for the reply - I'll try the tank with both HO tubes and see...

Forum: Lighting

09-06-2012, 02:40 AM

Replies: 3

Mixing T5 Bulbs?

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Posted By MessinBessin

Mixing T5 Bulbs?

Would I be able to run one High Output and one Normal Output bulb in an AquaticLife 36" dual lamp T5HO fixture?
Thanks!

Forum: Lighting

08-24-2012, 03:35 AM

Replies: 6

Too much light?

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Posted By MessinBessin

Thanks Hoppy; Excellent article and has...

Thanks Hoppy;
Excellent article and has convinced me that I should gain more experience before creating potential problems in balancing the high light/co2/nutrients and keeping the fish happy!
You...

Forum: Lighting

08-23-2012, 05:14 PM

Replies: 6

Too much light?

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Posted By MessinBessin

Thanks Jeremy, A good suggestion, but may be...

Thanks Jeremy,
A good suggestion, but may be too little light at 39w. Although given the tank is only 16"deep, maybe that will be enough?
Can't seem to find a good 60w combination for a 36' long...

Forum: Lighting

08-22-2012, 05:55 PM

Replies: 6

Too much light?

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Posted By MessinBessin

Thanks, Hoppy. The fixture has 2" legs to...

Thanks, Hoppy.
The fixture has 2" legs to support it above the glass top, but that still leaves it too close. I guess I will make the investment in a CO2 system - just hoped I could avoid the...

Forum: Lighting

08-22-2012, 02:38 AM

Replies: 6

Too much light?

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Posted By MessinBessin

Too much light?

Just joined and very impressed with the site - inspiring tanks!
I am have just bought a 29g long (36"x16"x12") to replace my 20g tank and need some advice on lighting.
My 20g was my first tank and...

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