pic of light, anyone?

PEMfish · 11-22-2007, 11:27 PM

Anyone have a pic of a 5500k bulb or tank with that color temp?

DaveK · 11-23-2007, 03:24 AM

More to the point, I assume you would like to use 5500K bulbs because of their cost.

I have used 6500K 150w HQI bulbs on my 90 gal FW planted aquarium. Even that is a very yellow looking light, not unlike late afternoon sunlight. It was so yellow looking that when then needed replacement, I switched to 10000K bulks.

Unless you have some very unusual requirements, I would not recommend using them. 5500K bulbs would just look way too yellow, and wash out the colors of your fish and corals.

PEMfish · 11-23-2007, 12:05 PM

Ok. Thanks.

Bwlr · 11-23-2007, 12:34 PM

Try lookin' here...
250Watt Bulb Comparison

PEMfish · 11-23-2007, 06:37 PM

I'll get the same as whats in there now. Cheapest 8500k out there.
Thanks.

PEMfish · 12-13-2007, 05:35 PM

I'm going to redo the planted. I will tell myself the reef doesn't need anything more(except to finish the sump)and try to believe it. I will go with new 10000k lights, goal is double the wattage. and weed the jungle and add new plants, to crate the slope. I'll start torwd the end of the month.

PEMfish · 12-19-2007, 07:07 PM

Would this have a good effect? Aquarium Lighting: AquaSun 10000Â°K T-5 HO Fluorescent Tubes
I plan on two of these with a programed start ballast. And later run another 24" T-5 HO on another circuit.

PEMfish · 12-19-2007, 07:34 PM

For a reflector would this be good enough? http://www.craftsetc.com/store/searc...rchTerm=mirror With this i would have better air flow and more room in there.

BigAl07 · 12-19-2007, 08:16 PM

Just for future reference bulbs in that low spectrum really kick the Algae into High Gear if there is any in the tank.

11-22-2007, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-23-2007, 03:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 618 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: pic of light, anyone? More to the point, I assume you would like to use 5500K bulbs because of their cost. I have used 6500K 150w HQI bulbs on my 90 gal FW planted aquarium. Even that is a very yellow looking light, not unlike late afternoon sunlight. It was so yellow looking that when then needed replacement, I switched to 10000K bulks. Unless you have some very unusual requirements, I would not recommend using them. 5500K bulbs would just look way too yellow, and wash out the colors of your fish and corals.

11-23-2007, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of light, anyone? Ok. Thanks. __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

11-23-2007, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bwlr Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 45644 Posts: 1,083 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of light, anyone? Try lookin' here... 250Watt Bulb Comparison __________________ ~Scott

11-23-2007, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of light, anyone? I'll get the same as whats in there now. Cheapest 8500k out there. Thanks. __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

12-13-2007, 05:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of light, anyone? I'm going to redo the planted. I will tell myself the reef doesn't need anything more(except to finish the sump)and try to believe it. I will go with new 10000k lights, goal is double the wattage. and weed the jungle and add new plants, to crate the slope. I'll start torwd the end of the month. __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

12-19-2007, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of light, anyone? Would this have a good effect? Aquarium Lighting: AquaSun 10000Â°K T-5 HO Fluorescent Tubes I plan on two of these with a programed start ballast. And later run another 24" T-5 HO on another circuit. __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

12-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,634 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of light, anyone? For a reflector would this be good enough? http://www.craftsetc.com/store/searc...rchTerm=mirror With this i would have better air flow and more room in there. __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

12-19-2007, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
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