Cichlid Tank - Aquarium Advice

hitatree · 12-16-2003, 03:58 PM

About to get my 30 gallon brichardi tank running but wondering what lights to get. Either going with a 55 watt 6700K Daylight [acronym:6753bd1408="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:6753bd1408] light or two 24 watt 6500K Sun T5. Just wondering which ones will compliment the fish better. The only plants that MAY go in the tank are vallisneria, but probalby just a fish tank. Any opinions are welcomed, thanks.

Bearfan · 12-16-2003, 04:07 PM

Love my [acronym:37c83d293d="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:37c83d293d] lights. Have 65W 5K in for the plants (which I find to be ideal)

TankGirl · 12-16-2003, 10:31 PM

If this is a Brichardi tank only, then vals would be the best thing, but no plants would be fine, too. Rockwork is the thing with them, and many val varieties will get too tall for that tank (speaking from experience...) so research the different valisneria varieties prior to purchase. Otherwise, I would not worry too much about the lighting. I really adore Brichardi, so be sure and post pictures, if you can.

johncake · 01-05-2004, 02:24 AM

Sorry...wrong discussion!

12-16-2003, 03:58 PM	#1
hitatree Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Louisiana USA Posts: 7	Cichlid Tank About to get my 30 gallon brichardi tank running but wondering what lights to get. Either going with a 55 watt 6700K Daylight [acronym:6753bd1408="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:6753bd1408] light or two 24 watt 6500K Sun T5. Just wondering which ones will compliment the fish better. The only plants that MAY go in the tank are vallisneria, but probalby just a fish tank. Any opinions are welcomed, thanks.

12-16-2003, 04:07 PM	#2
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	Love my [acronym:37c83d293d="Power compact fluorescent"]PC[/acronym:37c83d293d] lights. Have 65W 5K in for the plants (which I find to be ideal) __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

12-16-2003, 10:31 PM	#3
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	If this is a Brichardi tank only, then vals would be the best thing, but no plants would be fine, too. Rockwork is the thing with them, and many val varieties will get too tall for that tank (speaking from experience...) so research the different valisneria varieties prior to purchase. Otherwise, I would not worry too much about the lighting. I really adore Brichardi, so be sure and post pictures, if you can. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

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01-05-2004, 02:24 AM	#4
johncake Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17	Sorry...wrong discussion!