bassboi
06-08-2007, 04:08 AM
I took a look at one of the stickied posts... and read this:
Bread & Butter plants. Some plants are physically sturdy, easily adapt to various chemical and temperature conditions, and do well with standard aquarium lighting. These make great starter plants for newer hobbyists, and are a fine choice for any hobbyist looking for plants for his "Fish Tank". Popular species include Anacharis (AKA Elodea or Egeria species), Hygrophila polysperma, Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis), most Vallisneria species, Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides), Amazon Swordplants (Echinodorus species), Java Fern (Microsorium pteropus, Banana plants (Nymphoides aquaticum), Onion plants (Crinum species) and the floating plant Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum).
Now, I'm wondering what type of lighting fixture I should use for this.
I have been looking at the Current USA Nova Extreme T5HOx2, which can be seen here: http://www.current-usa.com/novaextremet5hox2.html
As far as I know, it contains a T5 10,000K bulb, which, I understand it being a full-spectrum bulb, and here is some text from the site:
SlimPaq 10,000K T5HO - A powerful, penetrating full spectrum lamp replicating sunlight found on living coral reefs. Exceptional high lumen output concentrated between 400-480nm stimulates zooxanthellae production increasing both coral and invertebrate growth.
As well as a freshwater bulb, and here is the text from the site regarding this bulb:
SlimPaq Freshwater T5HO (Freshwater models only) - A bright pinkish hue lamp emits the ideal light energy and spectrum required by freshwater plants for photosynthesis. High color rendition enhances the brilliant colors in freshwater fish and brings out the lush green in plants.
Now, I am totally confused on the watts per gallon jargan, and I am just wondering if this type of fixture would be good enough for a couple of the plants listed above.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Bread & Butter plants. Some plants are physically sturdy, easily adapt to various chemical and temperature conditions, and do well with standard aquarium lighting. These make great starter plants for newer hobbyists, and are a fine choice for any hobbyist looking for plants for his "Fish Tank". Popular species include Anacharis (AKA Elodea or Egeria species), Hygrophila polysperma, Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis), most Vallisneria species, Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides), Amazon Swordplants (Echinodorus species), Java Fern (Microsorium pteropus, Banana plants (Nymphoides aquaticum), Onion plants (Crinum species) and the floating plant Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum).
Now, I'm wondering what type of lighting fixture I should use for this.
I have been looking at the Current USA Nova Extreme T5HOx2, which can be seen here: http://www.current-usa.com/novaextremet5hox2.html
As far as I know, it contains a T5 10,000K bulb, which, I understand it being a full-spectrum bulb, and here is some text from the site:
SlimPaq 10,000K T5HO - A powerful, penetrating full spectrum lamp replicating sunlight found on living coral reefs. Exceptional high lumen output concentrated between 400-480nm stimulates zooxanthellae production increasing both coral and invertebrate growth.
As well as a freshwater bulb, and here is the text from the site regarding this bulb:
SlimPaq Freshwater T5HO (Freshwater models only) - A bright pinkish hue lamp emits the ideal light energy and spectrum required by freshwater plants for photosynthesis. High color rendition enhances the brilliant colors in freshwater fish and brings out the lush green in plants.
Now, I am totally confused on the watts per gallon jargan, and I am just wondering if this type of fixture would be good enough for a couple of the plants listed above.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!