T5 HO bulb Selection

[milkdud]

I have a 6 Bulb Tek Light that will be going over a 110x (48"x18"x30").

Plants will be HC, Swords, Java Fern, Jungle Val, Chain Swords, Red tiger Lotus.

Pressurized CO2; Ferts; substrate ferts, Soilmaster Select




1) Will 6x 54W be enough to grow the above plants in my deep tank? Keep in mind that my substrate will be 3-4" deep so the actual water depth will be closer to 26-27"

2) I don't particularly care for "yellow" bulbs. At the same time I don't want it to look like a marine aquarium. Would a 50:50 combo of 6500K and 10000K-11000K lights produce the most eye pleasing result and best growth?

3) Which manufacture? Geisemann?

4) Which retailer has the best price and best service?


Thanks,

~Dud~

[biowheel]

I have a Tek 4 lamp and just bought Geisemann's. They are super - 6000k.

One of the best prices I found is here:

Aquarium Equipment and Supplies - Aqua Buys

And the shipping is super fast.

BioWheel

[milkdud]

Do you have a pic of the tac without the flash. I am trying to get a good idea of the look of the 6000K in case I need to add some 10000K to balance the lighting.