bracket? for a 10

orandali · 07-02-2012, 01:03 AM

I just picked up a dual light that is slightly too short for my tank. Id like to make (or buy) a bracket or something for it so sit on above the tank without it being too intrusive. Also, is blue necessary? I prefer the look of white but I'm not sure if the color temperature is something required by plants?

Update: found some awesome solutions at marine depot.com

CatB · 07-02-2012, 01:21 AM

as for the color spectrum, something around 6500 is your best bet.

Zefrik · 07-02-2012, 01:42 AM

I think those are power compact lights. If I am not mistaken those will be a lot of light for a 10 gallon tank. And for the color spectrum like CatB said 6500k up to 10,000k will be good for plants.

orandali · 07-02-2012, 02:31 AM

awesome! thank you guys

07-02-2012, 01:03 AM	#1
orandali Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: allen tx Posts: 28	bracket? for a 10 I just picked up a dual light that is slightly too short for my tank. Id like to make (or buy) a bracket or something for it so sit on above the tank without it being too intrusive. Also, is blue necessary? I prefer the look of white but I'm not sure if the color temperature is something required by plants? Update: found some awesome solutions at marine depot.com Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by orandali; 07-02-2012 at 05:05 PM..

07-02-2012, 01:42 AM	#3
Zefrik Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,017	I think those are power compact lights. If I am not mistaken those will be a lot of light for a 10 gallon tank. And for the color spectrum like CatB said 6500k up to 10,000k will be good for plants. __________________ My 29 Gallon \| My 40 Gallon Garden \| My 55 Gallon Budget Tank

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07-02-2012, 01:21 AM	#2
CatB Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,013	as for the color spectrum, something around 6500 is your best bet.

07-02-2012, 02:31 AM	#4
orandali Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: allen tx Posts: 28	awesome! thank you guys