Thinking about ordering a fixture from AHSupply - New to Planted Aquariums

icharus · 02-08-2008, 10:22 AM

I have a 10g tank with DIY co2 and i've been thinking about ordering a 36W fixture from ahsupply.com. I am not sure which of the bulbs to get though.. 5500k or the 6700k? Or does it not matter? Any suggestions?

longhornxtreme · 02-08-2008, 10:24 AM

Hi there! I have the exact same setup from AHSupply. I originally ordered the 6700k bulb and found it too green. The 10k bulb is very blue but the 5500k bulb seems to be the most natural bulb to me.

icharus · 02-08-2008, 01:44 PM

I've tried growing a bunch of different plants but didn't have much success.. which is why i am thinking of giving the ahsupply lights a try. I tried growing HM and HC to carpet my tank.. but it either rotted away or came loose and got sucked into the filter. Luckily, i saved some HC and HM before it all dissapered and set it in a little cone feeder i had in the top of my tank and its been growing and overflowing out into a nice big piece there. But anyways.. any more input would be appreciated.. thanks

Red Leader · 02-08-2008, 01:51 PM

Either bulb will work. I prefer the 6700k personally but tastes vary.