Marcus Fox
August 2nd 03, 06:56 PM
"Flash Wilson" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 19:16:59 +0100, Marcus Fox
> > wrote:
> >I will need a lighting controller and tube(s) to match. 18" long for a
24"
> >hood? What wattage? Will 15W be sufficient? Will a reflector make much of
a
> >difference? Tube clips? Assuming these come with the controller.
>
> Hi,
>
> I've got a 24" tank, a Juwel Rekord 70. I was told the most I could
> use on it was 15W, so that's what I chose. Can't remember which
> tube, sorry - it was one with a slightly purply light if that helps.
> The Rekord hood has an inbuilt reflector.
>
> After a while to get settled, my plants have gone nuts in there.
> I used to fertilize while they were new plants, but never bother
> any more. I've never used CO2 or anything fancy like that!
> I am now giving my plant clippings away. If you just want some
> plants in your tank, and you're willing to try a bit of trial and
> error to see which ones do well along the way, I'd say you'll be
> fine, but do get the reflector unless the inside of the hood is
> white or metallic anyway.
>
> If you want specific plants or something then you might need to
> take specialist advice, but in general I think you'll be fine.
>
> If you'd like to see how the plants have grown, see
> http://www.gorge.org/fish/2003-08-02/juwel.jpg
Looks great! If that's 15G, then a 15W tube will give me 1 W/G. All the
tubes that would fit in a 24" hood from that site are 18" long and 15W each.
So, I'm considering a 15W lighting controller, but not sure of the brand
yet, from
http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Fluorescent_Light_Control_Units_8 6.html
or http://tinyurl.com/iubx. Would like some pointers here. Is it worth going
for the Arcadia with waterproof end-caps?
Tubes present more of a problem. Do I just get any 15W 18" tube? I want it
to last for a while. Again would like a recommendation, as have no idea.
Should I get an Arcadia T5 tube? There are loads to choose from on this
site.
http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Lighting_11.html
or http://tinyurl.com/ddbe.
Cost isn't really an issue, as there's not much price difference.
Many thanks,
Marcus
...
> On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 19:16:59 +0100, Marcus Fox
> > wrote:
> >I will need a lighting controller and tube(s) to match. 18" long for a
24"
> >hood? What wattage? Will 15W be sufficient? Will a reflector make much of
a
> >difference? Tube clips? Assuming these come with the controller.
>
> Hi,
>
> I've got a 24" tank, a Juwel Rekord 70. I was told the most I could
> use on it was 15W, so that's what I chose. Can't remember which
> tube, sorry - it was one with a slightly purply light if that helps.
> The Rekord hood has an inbuilt reflector.
>
> After a while to get settled, my plants have gone nuts in there.
> I used to fertilize while they were new plants, but never bother
> any more. I've never used CO2 or anything fancy like that!
> I am now giving my plant clippings away. If you just want some
> plants in your tank, and you're willing to try a bit of trial and
> error to see which ones do well along the way, I'd say you'll be
> fine, but do get the reflector unless the inside of the hood is
> white or metallic anyway.
>
> If you want specific plants or something then you might need to
> take specialist advice, but in general I think you'll be fine.
>
> If you'd like to see how the plants have grown, see
> http://www.gorge.org/fish/2003-08-02/juwel.jpg
Looks great! If that's 15G, then a 15W tube will give me 1 W/G. All the
tubes that would fit in a 24" hood from that site are 18" long and 15W each.
So, I'm considering a 15W lighting controller, but not sure of the brand
yet, from
http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Fluorescent_Light_Control_Units_8 6.html
or http://tinyurl.com/iubx. Would like some pointers here. Is it worth going
for the Arcadia with waterproof end-caps?
Tubes present more of a problem. Do I just get any 15W 18" tube? I want it
to last for a while. Again would like a recommendation, as have no idea.
Should I get an Arcadia T5 tube? There are loads to choose from on this
site.
http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Lighting_11.html
or http://tinyurl.com/ddbe.
Cost isn't really an issue, as there's not much price difference.
Many thanks,
Marcus