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Knoxter · 06-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Sup Guys and Gals,

I have PC's on almost all my tanks now, getting ready to convert to T5's (in the mail). I am curious to see if there is a difference in how my plants react to the different light source. Since I have converted from florescent tubes (plant & aquarium bulbs) to PC's, one thing is for sure....the PC's really bring out the color on all my plants, especially the broms!. But the heat they put out is ridiculously high. Most of my tanks are 24" tall and temps on the floor are almost 80, while at the top of the tank temps reach 82-84. A little too high for me. I like my temps to be 74-78. Plus the heat from the lights dry out the coco fiber on the background near the top of the tanks; Even with heavy misting.

I would like to know what lighting source you prefer to use to light your PDF tanks.

Thanks

06-05-2009, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	Best Viv Lighting (Florescent-T5-PC) Sup Guys and Gals, I have PC's on almost all my tanks now, getting ready to convert to T5's (in the mail). I am curious to see if there is a difference in how my plants react to the different light source. Since I have converted from florescent tubes (plant & aquarium bulbs) to PC's, one thing is for sure....the PC's really bring out the color on all my plants, especially the broms!. But the heat they put out is ridiculously high. Most of my tanks are 24" tall and temps on the floor are almost 80, while at the top of the tank temps reach 82-84. A little too high for me. I like my temps to be 74-78. Plus the heat from the lights dry out the coco fiber on the background near the top of the tanks; Even with heavy misting. I would like to know what lighting source you prefer to use to light your PDF tanks. Thanks __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.