Which T8 Tubes?

[chr15_8]

im planning another planted tank for a few months time and was wondering what t8 tubes people think are best.

the tank holds 66 litres/15uk gallon after the sand/substrate.

the tubes are 2x 15w

will be pressuized co2, EI ferts.

i was thinknig
Arcadia Classica Natural Daylight Lamp
and Arcadia Freshwater lamp

another other suggestion would be great

thanks
chris

 

[aaronnorth]

You can't beat arcadia, they are one of the best, other good suppliers are D&D and Giesmann

 

[Themuleous]

Yep, for me its the Arcadia freshwater every time.

Sam

 

[chr15_8]

thanks

sam would you go for 2 freshwater tubes then?

aaron. whick of the tubes would you pick if you had to choose 2?

thanks
chris

 

[Themuleous]

I have four running on my 20g EI tank as we speak

Sam

EDIT - sorry cryptic answer. Basically, yes.

 

[aaronnorth]

1 of each, if you have 2 of the natural daylight then your tank will look pink! The freshwater is white so it will balance it out.

 

[chr15_8]

thanks guys.

as i said tanks a little while away still, going to do it after i get back from holiday but wat to get everything i need before.

think i will go for 2 Arcadia freshwater in the end.

thanks
chris

 

[aaronc]

I think I will give these Arcadia tubes a go - as the interpet tropical tubes are rubbish! Now that they have the built in reflectors they only seem to last a matter of months before dying on me