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Latest post 6-3-2008 8:31 by steviebobs. 5 replies.

6-2-2008 19:05

steviebobs
Joined on 11-28-2007
Posts 19

Simple Lighting

HI all

For those of you with splendid memories, you may recall I have two similar Tetra 60L tanks with a mix of stock including:

Lounge

1 High Fin Platy - (Female)

3 White Sailfin Mollys (1 Male, 2 Female)

6 Red Eye Tetras

2 Tuxedos (2 Female)

3 Corydoras - Albino, Pep, Bronze

2 Ottocinculus

11 Neons

Kitchen

2 Corydoras - Pep and Bronze

10 Neons

6 Scissortails

3 Swordtails (1 Male pineapple /2 Female other)

4 Mollies (Male & 3 Female)

1 Golden Algae Eater

I am aware that they may appear a little overstocked but they are healthy, my readings are good and I do a 30% water change weekly. There is also a medium number of plants.

My question is this - both tanks bought new are fitted with a T8 15W White lighting tube. I am happy with the effect. One tube is now faulty. B&Q do the very same spec - any reason why I shouldnt get my new tube there? I dont mind paying extra when needed but the difference in price appears to be £8 versus £4 in favour of B&Q!

Discuss !

SjH

6-2-2008 19:30 In reply to

imustbedreamin
Joined on 8-7-2002
Drakes Broughton, Worcestershire, England.
Posts 4,754

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you will find the spectrum of light differs.

the b and q bulb will not have the correct spectrum of light for the plants.

stupid is as stupid does

6-2-2008 20:22 In reply to

Bluedave
Joined on 7-3-2007
Dartford
Posts 2,569

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As dreamer said - you need to check the spectrum - bet they are not the same (unforunately)!

1xTrigon 190
3 Clown Loaches,14 Cardinal Tetras,8 Rummynose Tetras,6 Cory Trileneatus,6 Hatchetfish,4 otocinclus,1 SAE,1 Bristlenose,, 10 amano Shrimp, 1 pair Apisto Agazzizi. 3 Blue Discus
Anubius Barteri,Crinum thianum,Limnophilia sessiflora,Rotala rotundifolia, Echinodorus Blehri, Ech. Parviflorus,Ech. cordifolius, Ech. Tenellus, nymphaea lotus, Hygrophilia polysperma, Microsorum pteropus,Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

1xRekord 60
Blue Lobster, Flash plec
2 Anubias Barteri, 1 Microsorum pteropus 12 litre tank - 3 Glass shrimp, 4 japonica shrimp 1 Anubias Barteri, Riccia, Eleocharis acicularis Coming Soon - Bluedave's 5' Bullnose Marine Divider (Watch this space!)

6-2-2008 22:38 In reply to

Richy
Joined on 11-14-2004
Newcastle, England
Posts 4,615

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I would generally say stick to aquarium tubes for fish and plants but if it's fish only then it might be ok as it's just visual. If you have live plants then go for proper aquarium tubes.

TANK 1. 1 BGK, Pair Gold Panchax, 1 Sailfin plec. Mopani wood + Fake silk plants. Substrate, sand + gravel. Ext filt.

WEBCAM TANK 2. 15 Copper Harlequins (Hengeli), 3 albino bristlenose (2 m + 1 f), 1 Lda031, 1 Male CT Betta, 2 Adolphi Cory's, 5 chain loach, 3 Albino Cory(1 highfin), 4 Axelrodi Cory, 15 pygmy cory's, 2 Hoplo Littorale, 12 Popondetta Furcata, 3 Bamboo Shrimp, 6 Amano shrimp & 1 misc long armed shrimp (possibly Indian). Plants, Sword, Bacopa Caroliniania, Vallis Nana, Rotala Wallichii & Cabomba, Driftwood. Susbtrate, sand + gravel. Ext filter.