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locod · 04-24-2008, 08:19 PM

I am about to order a Tek-Light T5HO for my 55gal. tank. I'm going to get the 4' 4 bulb fixture. What would be the best choice of bulbs? I'm planing on getting the Giesemann powerchrome, I was thinking 2 of the midday 6000k, 1 aquablue+, and a Actinic+ (450nm). Am I on the right track? Are these good lamps or would anyone suggest a better brand?

Also I'm under the impression that the Tek-light is one of the best T5ho fixtures you can get, but should i be worried with the lack of moonlights? this fixture and lamps is at the limit of my current lighting budget, and it would be a little while (month or so) before i could add moonlights.

I only have a few mushrooms, leathers, zoas, and one lps in the tank now. I might venture into a few sps later on, and my understanding is on this size tank i should be fine with this fixture, correct me if I'm wrong.

Thank you ahead of time for your advice!

04-24-2008, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
locod Astrea Snail Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 26 Posts: 61 Karma: 101	what lamps should i use? I am about to order a Tek-Light T5HO for my 55gal. tank. I'm going to get the 4' 4 bulb fixture. What would be the best choice of bulbs? I'm planing on getting the Giesemann powerchrome, I was thinking 2 of the midday 6000k, 1 aquablue+, and a Actinic+ (450nm). Am I on the right track? Are these good lamps or would anyone suggest a better brand? Also I'm under the impression that the Tek-light is one of the best T5ho fixtures you can get, but should i be worried with the lack of moonlights? this fixture and lamps is at the limit of my current lighting budget, and it would be a little while (month or so) before i could add moonlights. I only have a few mushrooms, leathers, zoas, and one lps in the tank now. I might venture into a few sps later on, and my understanding is on this size tank i should be fine with this fixture, correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you ahead of time for your advice!