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Old 11-11-2009, 09:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Re: Lighting Spectrum and Photosythesis

i just read this thread. all pages, one sitting.
man my head hurts.
im setting up a new 135gal tank. im building my own stand and hood. i want to have a dutch looking tank. im calling it my collection tank. i want to have as many differnt plant as possible and still look nice. what would be the best bulbs to use. im thinking i like t5s but i love the ripple effect you get from metal halide. im breaking the bank on this tank so i want the best.( i cant afford leds)
please help, im open to all opinions.
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Old 11-19-2009, 07:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Go with the light you like the looks of best. As long as the light puts out red and blue emissions you should be fine with the plants. Good Luck.
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