Plant Lighting

Discussion in 'General Freshwater Information' started by Keeperofthereef, Sep 3, 2007.

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  1. Keeperofthereef

    Keeperofthereef Plankton

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    Hey everybody,

    I just bought a 150 watt SunPod MH for my freshwater setup and I was wondering what kelvin bulb temp is recommended for a FW tank w/plants: 10,000k; 14,000k...etc?

    Thanks!
     
    Last edited: Sep 3, 2007
    Keeperofthereef, Sep 3, 2007
    Keeperofthereef, Sep 3, 2007
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  2. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    5500 K is great for that type of tank pure natural sun looking light as the K value are about the same.. watch for heat from th e lamp
     
    Tangster, Sep 4, 2007
    Tangster, Sep 4, 2007
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