I have an All-Glass 36 inch triple tube fluorescent strip-light that I'm planning on putting on a 30 (36 x 12 x 17) and I'm thinking it's to much for a low tech aquarium. It seems that the WPG is pretty much based on the old T12 bulbs so I would think that the newer energy efficient T8 bulbs would require less actual WPG than the old T12's. I know I'll need to set up a small lamp to come on before the tank light so the fish don't go blind when the tank light comes on. :fish: :eek5:
I'm using an AquaClear 70 for mechanical filtration and Eco Complete with Schultz Aquatic Plant Soil as substrate.
Here's the blurb about the light from Doctor's Foster and Smith:
"Triple-Tube strip lights combine new state-of-the-art electronic ballasts with polished aluminum reflectors to supply 22% more light, consume 17% less energy, and produce 20% less heat than conventional magnetic ballast fixtures. The new ballast turns lights on instantly, which improves bulb life up to 50%. Includes: polished aluminum reflector, internal mounted electronic ballast, 3 aquarium spectrum fluorescent T-8 tubes."
Just looking for some other opinions.
I'm using an AquaClear 70 for mechanical filtration and Eco Complete with Schultz Aquatic Plant Soil as substrate.
Here's the blurb about the light from Doctor's Foster and Smith:
"Triple-Tube strip lights combine new state-of-the-art electronic ballasts with polished aluminum reflectors to supply 22% more light, consume 17% less energy, and produce 20% less heat than conventional magnetic ballast fixtures. The new ballast turns lights on instantly, which improves bulb life up to 50%. Includes: polished aluminum reflector, internal mounted electronic ballast, 3 aquarium spectrum fluorescent T-8 tubes."
Just looking for some other opinions.
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