Which bulb? - Aquarium Advice

jevousdeteste · 01-07-2006, 03:36 AM

I need a bulb for my 20" fluorescent fixture on my 10 [acronym:1052b75a7d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1052b75a7d]. I was at Petsmart looking at the bulbs, and I wasn't sure if I should get the Flora-Glo 2 (2,800K) or Life-Glo 2 (6,700K). Which one should I get? Right now the tank only has wisteria and java moss, but I'm going to add a few more low-light plants later. Gracias!

Lonewolfblue · 01-07-2006, 03:57 AM

I'd go with the 6700k

gheitman · 01-07-2006, 10:24 AM

I also recommend going with the Life-Glo 2 or the Coralife Nutri Grow since both are 6,700K bulbs. The Flora-Glo 2 would make more sense if you had a dual strip fixture, then you could use one Flora-Glo 2 and one Life-Glo 2.

Wizzard~Of~Ozz · 01-07-2006, 11:02 AM

Life grow, a single floragrow will look horrid (very pink).

bman · 01-07-2006, 11:09 AM

I agree with Wizzard~Of~Ozz

I have two floragrows on my tank now ([acronym:b931e65da9="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:b931e65da9] persuaded me into two of them).
My wife does not like it, it does give a pinkish twang which does not look the greatest, even though it's probably better for the plants. I'm thinking about getting a new bulb, just because it does not look natural.

jevousdeteste · 01-07-2006, 07:02 PM

Would it be better or as effective to get two 10w mini [acronym:2767f3d260="Compact Flourescent"]CF[/acronym:2767f3d260] screw-in bulbs? I have another fixture that would allow for that. I was hoping that would work, because then I could have more light.

Wizzard~Of~Ozz · 01-07-2006, 07:32 PM

That would give you some good light, if you can find ones that fit and are good spectrum, I think philips has some daylight [acronym:27a9c86c51="Compact Flourescent"]CF[/acronym:27a9c86c51] screwin's.. They would be from home depot.

jevousdeteste · 01-07-2006, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the advice. I ended up buying a package of 14w daylight [acronym:615f0fbc02="Compact Flourescent"]CF[/acronym:615f0fbc02] bulbs. The difference is great. The tank will be even better when I get rid of the pink gravel. Right now it's serving as a plant repository until I get my 46 [acronym:615f0fbc02="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:615f0fbc02] completely set up.

01-07-2006, 03:36 AM	#1
jevousdeteste Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2005 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 27 Images: 16	Which bulb? I need a bulb for my 20" fluorescent fixture on my 10 [acronym:1052b75a7d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:1052b75a7d]. I was at Petsmart looking at the bulbs, and I wasn't sure if I should get the Flora-Glo 2 (2,800K) or Life-Glo 2 (6,700K). Which one should I get? Right now the tank only has wisteria and java moss, but I'm going to add a few more low-light plants later. Gracias! __________________ 2.5 gal -- Betta; 10 gal -- 12 platy fry, betta 46 gal -- 6 WCMM, 3 platy, 1 oto, 15+ platy fry (soon to be relocated)

01-07-2006, 03:57 AM	#2
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	I'd go with the 6700k __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

01-07-2006, 10:24 AM	#3
gheitman Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 1,199 Images: 4	I also recommend going with the Life-Glo 2 or the Coralife Nutri Grow since both are 6,700K bulbs. The Flora-Glo 2 would make more sense if you had a dual strip fixture, then you could use one Flora-Glo 2 and one Life-Glo 2. __________________ Gene Heitman - 10 tanks, 178 gallons, 20+ species of fish/shrimp/snails, 52+ species of plants ... 8 years ago I just wanted 1 tank with some fish - what was I thinking

01-07-2006, 11:09 AM	#5
bman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 284 Images: 4	I agree with Wizzard~Of~Ozz I have two floragrows on my tank now ([acronym:b931e65da9="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:b931e65da9] persuaded me into two of them). My wife does not like it, it does give a pinkish twang which does not look the greatest, even though it's probably better for the plants. I'm thinking about getting a new bulb, just because it does not look natural. __________________ 20 gallon long freshwater tank 1 zebra danio 2 Otocinclus 1 Yoyo loach 3 Bumblebee gobies 4 Sepae Tetras Plants - Dwarf sag, wisteria, compact sword, sunset hygro and java moss

01-07-2006, 07:02 PM	#6
jevousdeteste Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2005 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 27 Images: 16	Would it be better or as effective to get two 10w mini [acronym:2767f3d260="Compact Flourescent"]CF[/acronym:2767f3d260] screw-in bulbs? I have another fixture that would allow for that. I was hoping that would work, because then I could have more light. __________________ 2.5 gal -- Betta; 10 gal -- 12 platy fry, betta 46 gal -- 6 WCMM, 3 platy, 1 oto, 15+ platy fry (soon to be relocated)

01-07-2006, 11:02 AM	#4
Wizzard~Of~Ozz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,015 Images: 2	Life grow, a single floragrow will look horrid (very pink).

01-07-2006, 07:32 PM	#7
Wizzard~Of~Ozz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,015 Images: 2	That would give you some good light, if you can find ones that fit and are good spectrum, I think philips has some daylight [acronym:27a9c86c51="Compact Flourescent"]CF[/acronym:27a9c86c51] screwin's.. They would be from home depot.

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