Best T5 Bulbs For Planted Tank

Be sure to exchange standard fluorescent and ho t5 bulbs with aquarium plant specific bulbs and replace the bulbs every 10 to 12 months.

Best t5 bulbs for planted tank.

The alternative is to choose the plants you want to grow and purchase a light that meets their needs. Zoo med s flora sun high output t5 lamps are ideal for planted aquariums and terrariums. However there is a german site aquaristikshop that stock several jbl t5 lights with very high cri ratings and i m wondering if that is worth getting. Below is mark crow s planted tank under twin bml leds.

T5 lights have proven results plus there are many choices for bulbs. Algae grower view user tanks ptrader. A t5 ho fixture typically comes in 4 6 or 8 bulb configurations. Long lasting with an effective life of 10 000 hours.

If you re looking for a t5 reef fixture a 4 bulb t5 fixture is great for a planted tank shallow reef or soft coral reef tank while an 8 bulb t5 fixture will support high light sps corals in most fish tanks. They produce a 5 000k high intensity light to maximize the growth of live aquarium plants. My own farm tank s t5 tube selection is shown here no white tubes. The planted tank forum specific aspects of a planted tank lighting best t5 bulbs for plant growth.

At the minimum i would recommend 50 of the tubes in a t5 array to be changed to pink red gro tubes. Many experienced aquarists still use them to great outcomes. What to look for in planted tank light spectrum. It has a built in reflector to increase light reflection and intensity.

There is the arcadia plant pro or the interpet triton tri plus. Choosing the proper substrate is essential for success with rooted plants. Available in sizes from 24 to 54 inches this light is easily installed on many size tanks using the unit s integrated extension brackets. Substrate for a planted aquarium.

Tom barr s planted aquarium below shows this well with striking coloration produced through the usage of multi coloured t5 tubes. Post 1 of 14 old 06 24 2010 07 45 am thread starter.