Nikachu0315
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Coralife Lunar Aqualight T5 HO Light Fixture - 24 in. is this a good hood for high light plants
lighting for planted
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Nikachu0315
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10 gallon normal
calfishguy
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+1 that's a lot of light for a ten gallon. You'd have to go with co2 and everything if you went with that fixture.
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Nikachu0315
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what do you mean by everything i have ferts and diy co2 
what else
what else
calfishguy
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what do you mean by everything i have ferts and diy co2
Yeah that may work but its still a lot of light. You may also want to invest in a high quality substrate.
Its still overkill really.
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Nikachu0315
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them what do you reccomend :shrug: sorry im new to ligh fixtures
calfishguy
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I'd go with a DIY cfl fixture. That's what many members have on their 10 gallons.
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Nikachu0315
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Whaaaaaa? like i said i dont know how to make that
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Nikachu0315
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not trying to be rude sorry
DanTheGuppyMan
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I like the Finnex Ray 2 and Current TrueLumen Pro LED's if you like the LED's, they are for high light and would work well on a 10g IMO...maybe a bit overkill though as I am unsure...sorry that is all the help I can provide!
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Nikachu0315
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you helped a lot thanks! can i friend you
calfishguy
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Here's a link. I have never made one myself but would seriously consider it because you have so many options when it comes to bulbs.
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=163470
If you go with LEDs make sure that they are dimmable.
Personally, I would probably just get a cheap incandescent hood and put spiral CFL bulbs in at the max wattage that the hood is rated for (typically 15-20 watts). You could also do a couple of nice desk lamps at are adjustable.
Personally, I would probably just get a cheap incandescent hood and put spiral CFL bulbs in at the max wattage that the hood is rated for (typically 15-20 watts). You could also do a couple of nice desk lamps at are adjustable.
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Nikachu0315
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like i said I'm doing a planted with high light plants
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Nikachu0315
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what does imo mean
MyanRan
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In My Opinion. I agree that LEDs such as a Finnex Ray 2 would be excellent on a 10 gallon for high lighting.
If you really want overkill then wait for this...
http://reefbuilders.com/2013/02/26/razor-nano-led-maxspect/
http://reefbuilders.com/2013/02/26/razor-nano-led-maxspect/
aqua_chem
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Honestly, I don't understand the LED devotion that some people have. At this point, the only thing they really have over fluorescent technology is novelty and their usually slim appearance. The is especially true with a 10g. You can get more light for less money with T5HO, or similar-to-more light with a incandescent hood for a third of the cost.
