Triple Tube Lighting....

[penguinpimp1990]

I saw THIS triple tube lighting strip at a good price and its excatly what i need for my soon to be 55 gallon brackish planted tank.... but my problem is that the 48 inch length strip takes T-8 bulbs. Will T-12 bulbs be ok to put into it? (Im assuming not but its better to ask)
And if it doesnt take T-12's can you reccomend a 48 inch full spectrum light with a color tempature of 6500-6700?

 

[Themuleous]

Hi,

It wont take T12 becasue the 'T' number is to do with the diameter of the tube, i.e T12 is 1.5" T8 is 1" and T5 is 5/8 of an inch.

Hope this helps.

 

[panboy]

Why do you need triple tubing. If you are looking for more watts, I would recommend a compact flourescent. It's about the same price, and the freshwater version comes with a 6500k bulb already.

 

[penguinpimp1990]

do the compacts come with full spectrum bulbs? id love to have them but i cant find the bulbs anywhere and id have to special order them cause my lfs's dont carry em

 

[Discomafia]

What do you plan on growing in a BW tank that needs so much light?

 

[penguinpimp1990]

i want java moss and vallis, it sounds like alot of light but 110 watts is only roughly 1.2 watts per gallon. Id like to have more light than 1.2 wpg though.

 

[danski]

i calculate 2wpg if its 55gal and 110watts. 110divided by 55 is 2

 

[penguinpimp1990]

omg i feel like a retard, i dont know how many gallons of water i was thinking, please disregard anything and everything i say/