Mizu's Rimless 24 Gallon

mizu-chan · 08-17-2009, 11:40 PM

So shall I got with one 10000k and one 6500k, or both 6500k?
I'm pretty sure my old light had both 10000k but I can't really remember...

**chase127** · 08-17-2009, 11:42 PM

get both

or buy an extra 6500K and see how ya like it

CL · 08-17-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mizu-chan

So shall I got with one 10000k and one 6500k, or both 6500k?
I'm pretty sure my old light had both 10000k but I can't really remember...

I will be going with 3 6500k and 1 10,000k bulb on my fixture, but that's obviously not an option for you. Just go with a mix, then you can see which one you like best.

mizu-chan · 08-17-2009, 11:57 PM

I think I'm going to go with the one 10000k and the other 6500k. If I really don't like the look of it I'll order some other bulbs.

(1000 post. Woohoo.)

cintamas · 08-18-2009, 04:37 AM

I can't believe you've been without a tank for all this time! Do you at least have a jar with a plant in it? On a window sill? Home to some endlers? That was my dorm fix when I couldn't afford all this fancy shmancy gear.

I can't wait to see what you make of this new tank! Let me know if you need some trimmings, I might just have some of what you need to get the ball rolling.

Kayen · 08-18-2009, 05:30 AM

haha , 10000k + 6700k is nice IMO.

I have just 10K's and IMO it doesn't bring out enough, while all 6700k's is too yellow.

mizu-chan · 08-18-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cintamas

I can't believe you've been without a tank for all this time! Do you at least have a jar with a plant in it? On a window sill? Home to some endlers? That was my dorm fix when I couldn't afford all this fancy shmancy gear.

I can't wait to see what you make of this new tank! Let me know if you need some trimmings, I might just have some of what you need to get the ball rolling.

I had nothing. It was really horrible. Once I graduated we moved house then a month later I moved up here.
Thanks cintamas. (: I will be sure to shoot you a PM when it starts coming together!

Kayen- Yeah I think it will work out well. I didn't dislike my old bulbs though and I'm pretty sure they were both 10000k.

prjct92eh2 · 08-18-2009, 05:36 PM

I wouldn't get those lil pipes in that ebay link Mizu. I got the 13 mm version from the same place and the outflow aimed too far down and blew my AS I Powder everywhere. I ended up getting ones made by FLO and sold by Aquatic Magic, but i don't know if they make a 17 mm version.

SearunSimpson · 08-18-2009, 06:55 PM

Good to see you're still around. I noticed you were MIA and was about to post something about the people I've noticed were missing (Mizu, spynet, and Jentheplantgeek). Get some pics up as soon as that tank arrives!

mizu-chan · 08-18-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by prjct92eh2

I wouldn't get those lil pipes in that ebay link Mizu. I got the 13 mm version from the same place ...

Ah alright. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I'll use my old outflow for now since my tank is going to be pretty shallow.

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Originally Posted by SearunSimpson

Good to see you're still around. I noticed you were MIA and was about to post something about the people I've noticed were missing (Mizu, spynet, and Jentheplantgeek). Get some pics up as soon as that tank arrives!

Yup I was just on a hiatus for awhile. But I'm back now and ready to getting this tank up and running.

Kayen · 08-18-2009, 07:56 PM

Haha Gogogogogoggogo!

hydrophyte · 08-19-2009, 03:49 AM

I agree with selection of 6700K + 10000K. At least for the lamps that I have used the cooler lamp in this combination has enough green to bring out plant colors, but the 10000K adds some whiter light which makes the whole thing look more natural and lessen yellowing.

talontsiawd · 08-19-2009, 10:34 PM

Your last tank was beautiful, have to subscribe to this.

mizu-chan · 08-19-2009, 11:23 PM

hyrdophyte- I figured that adding that one 6500K bulb and one 10000k bulb would bring out more color too. I hate the really yellow tint you sometimes get.

Thanks talontsiawd. Crossing my fingers for a nice tank. lol.

**chase127** · 08-19-2009, 11:32 PM

uncross them you need to plant....

08-17-2009, 11:40 PM	#16
mizu-chan Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood/Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,159	So shall I got with one 10000k and one 6500k, or both 6500k? I'm pretty sure my old light had both 10000k but I can't really remember... __________________ Rimless 24G Journal // 20L Journal (taken down)

08-17-2009, 11:57 PM	#19
mizu-chan Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood/Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,159	I think I'm going to go with the one 10000k and the other 6500k. If I really don't like the look of it I'll order some other bulbs. (1000 post. Woohoo.) __________________ Rimless 24G Journal // 20L Journal (taken down)

08-18-2009, 04:37 AM	#20
cintamas Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 119	I can't believe you've been without a tank for all this time! Do you at least have a jar with a plant in it? On a window sill? Home to some endlers? That was my dorm fix when I couldn't afford all this fancy shmancy gear. I can't wait to see what you make of this new tank! Let me know if you need some trimmings, I might just have some of what you need to get the ball rolling. __________________ cintAMAS ADA Mini-L ADA 30-C

08-18-2009, 05:30 AM	#21
Kayen Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 827	haha , 10000k + 6700k is nice IMO. I have just 10K's and IMO it doesn't bring out enough, while all 6700k's is too yellow. __________________ Nguyen, K 40B - Fern's Galore \|\| Fluval Chi 5g Iwagumi

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SearunSimpson Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tsawwassen, BC, Canada Posts: 1,419	Good to see you're still around. I noticed you were MIA and was about to post something about the people I've noticed were missing (Mizu, spynet, and Jentheplantgeek). Get some pics up as soon as that tank arrives! __________________ "You think you have tomorrow, but when tomorrow comes it's not tomorrow; it's now- and that's all you have" - Marc Johnson Ehei-Pimpfen 276 yo!

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chase127 Anti iwagumi (View User Tanks) PTrader: (112/99%) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 4,807	get both or buy an extra 6500K and see how ya like it

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prjct92eh2 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (28/100%) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 364	I wouldn't get those lil pipes in that ebay link Mizu. I got the 13 mm version from the same place and the outflow aimed too far down and blew my AS I Powder everywhere. I ended up getting ones made by FLO and sold by Aquatic Magic, but i don't know if they make a 17 mm version.

08-18-2009, 07:56 PM	#26
Kayen Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 827	Haha Gogogogogoggogo! __________________ Nguyen, K 40B - Fern's Galore \|\| Fluval Chi 5g Iwagumi

08-19-2009, 03:49 AM	#27
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (127/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,244	I agree with selection of 6700K + 10000K. At least for the lamps that I have used the cooler lamp in this combination has enough green to bring out plant colors, but the 10000K adds some whiter light which makes the whole thing look more natural and lessen yellowing. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

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mizu-chan Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lakewood/Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,159	hyrdophyte- I figured that adding that one 6500K bulb and one 10000k bulb would bring out more color too. I hate the really yellow tint you sometimes get. Thanks talontsiawd. Crossing my fingers for a nice tank. lol. __________________ Rimless 24G Journal // 20L Journal (taken down)

08-19-2009, 11:32 PM	#30
chase127 Anti iwagumi (View User Tanks) PTrader: (112/99%) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 4,807	uncross them you need to plant....

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