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AaronT · 08-03-2006, 11:17 AM

I think the idea is that the halides are for growing and are only on for 6 hours a day or so. The T5s are just so the tank can be viewed for more than 6 hours and are on for 12 hours or so. This also makes for a cool dusk/dawn effect.

08-03-2006, 11:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
AaronT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,424 iTrader Ratings: 137 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 170478	I think the idea is that the halides are for growing and are only on for 6 hours a day or so. The T5s are just so the tank can be viewed for more than 6 hours and are on for 12 hours or so. This also makes for a cool dusk/dawn effect.