xfactor6699
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So I'm getting new lighting for my hex(40g) where does it put me its a t5 4 bulb 24 watts each high output
My lighting
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xfactor6699
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Would love to start growing lowplants and red plants let me know if I've accomplished this thx
jsoong
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Getting close, but prob not quite enough.
Even accounting for the higher efficiency of the T5HO's, you are still at ~3.5 wpg (NO equivalent) ... you can give the carpets & reds a try (with added CO2), but being that hex's are tall & harder to light, I suspect you will need a bit more light yet.
Even accounting for the higher efficiency of the T5HO's, you are still at ~3.5 wpg (NO equivalent) ... you can give the carpets & reds a try (with added CO2), but being that hex's are tall & harder to light, I suspect you will need a bit more light yet.
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xfactor6699
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jsoong said:
My water depth is only 17 inches deep the tank water is lower because I have a water fall does that change things
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Yes greatly. Look At this
You need the lights closer to the water, or most of it will go to waste. Watts per gallon isn't really a good measure of lighting. Better too look at the Par rating, and see where you'd be on the scale.
How far exactly would you say the distance is between the water surface and the light fixture?
You need the lights closer to the water, or most of it will go to waste. Watts per gallon isn't really a good measure of lighting. Better too look at the Par rating, and see where you'd be on the scale.
How far exactly would you say the distance is between the water surface and the light fixture?
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xfactor6699
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The light is 3 1/2 inches from the water
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so at a total of 20.5 inches, you'd be in the mid light range with 1 bulb, and high range with 2 bulb. Sounds like you'd be fine to me, with some DiY Co2 you're plants would be "bumpin" as dustin says.
