Glo Tubes (t5 Ho) Combination - Planted Tank With Co2

[scottca]

Hi All,

I need to replace my 2 T5's in my tank as both are now pretty old.

Ive previously used glo tubes but cant remember which 2 I had, I believe one was a power glo and other was possibly a life glo.

As im now replacing them im wondering what combination would be best for my planted tank, running Co2 etc. If I recall when I got the tank the lights that I had made the water look pretty red. I personally prefer a brighter cleaner look but understand thats maybe not what the plants would prefer! ( I think thats whay I originally changed one bulb for a power glo)

so - what 2 bulbs would give a brighter looking aquarium whilst still benefiting the plants? the power glo has a high K rating which I know can cause algae?

My reflectors are also in need of a change, they are starting to crack - other than the default fluval ones - will the arcadia reflectors fit a vicenza 180 ?

Regards

Craig

 

[MBOU]

Life Glo is the brighter white light, Arcadia make good T5's too though you'd have to order them online..

Personally, i'd go for Arcadias but failing that... two life glos

 

[scottca]

Thanks MBOU - maybe its a life glo and power glo I have?

would 2 life glos be sufficient for plant growth?

with regards to the Arcadias, no problem with ordering online, which ones would you go for?

 

[scottca]

Ive also noticed that Hagen now sell Power-Glo, Life-Glo - and then two other bulbs, Fluval Life Spectrum and Fluval Power Spectrum

they look identical to the glo product ? are they the same? both listed as T5 HO with same bulb specifications, am I missing something?