Ligthing For A 14 Gallon (uk)

[rhysiboy]

hi ive seen this site for this lighting set erm heres the link http/www.aquatics-online.co.uk/Z497164.asp im going to try and buy the Interpet Twin (2x36w) T5 Power Compact Convertagear and i just want to know what bulbs should i get. blue moon with Daylight Plus ? or blue moon with Triplus itll be for corals eventually and fish. im not really too cure on the combinations of lighting shades / spectrum or whatever you want to call it

also how many kg of live rock would i need to give excelent filtration ( so i dont need a skimmer or bio wheel) its a 65litre

 

[rhysiboy]

Bump!

 

[robbhp]

i know there has been a few problems with he 55 watt twins. they were getting to hot and melting the plastic sheald, wich was then sticking to the bulb. i think they have now fixed the problem. by making the plastic shroud/holder smaller . but i am not to sure. you will be better of just geting some t5 units as these don't give of the same amount of heat as the PC. hope that helps

Rob

 

[rhysiboy]

id love to get some t5 units but they just arent in my price range. and i havnt been ale to find any that are the length of my tank as i dont see the point in buying a 30 inch bulb and all that when i only need a 15inch anyway if they get hot ill just whack in an old pc fan should cool nicely

 

[SkiFletch]

I'd get two of the Daylight/Blue combo lamps if you want to keep corals and fish

 

[rhysiboy]

oki dokey thanks would i just leave this on constantly (day and night) also how much live rock would you recomend for a 14 gallon?

 

[SkiFletch]

Power compact lighting should be left on for an 8-10 hour cycle driven by light timers (so you dont forget ). LR should be 1lb/gallon so in your case ~14lbs

 

[robbhp]

are you in the uk mate or over the pond , i was going to get these lights too so i have found the best prices already if you want them just say so and i will get them sorted for you

 

[rhysiboy]

im in the uk (shropshire) and im intrested in saving a bit of cash. only problem im having all this for christmas

 

[robbhp]

dont know if i am allowed to say it out loud so i will pm you the info

hope you get what you are looking for

 

[callum_parsons]

can you pm me the info as well please