Plant lighing help!

[Mrs.h2012]

I won't be able to buy this until good ole tax refunds are issused, but I'm wanting to get better lighting. I found this on amazon and thought it was a decent price. Option 1 is a 6500k for day lighting and it has the blue moon lighting as well for $83 including shipping, manufacturer is beamswork. Option 2 is made by deep blue solar max and is 10000k for day and also has the moon lighting, price is $93 including shipping. Opinions on what to go with?

 

[ztigris]

I believe with the 1000 lights you'll need co2. With the 6500 you can get away with liquid carbon only

 

[Tacos377]

Sorry for hijacking, but would 2 23 watt 6500k bulbs, or 1 45 watt 6500-8000k fixture, for a 10 gallon tank?

 

[ztigris]

On that small of a tank I would lean towards one bulb and see how the plants do. I have two 6500k on my 55 and still battle the algae a bit.

 

[Coursair]

I use two UtraSun bulbs on my 10g
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003QZF7JA/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1338862052&sr=8-1 with good results. My tanks are all on timers and well planted.

I'm lazy and avoid injected CO2. I just do PWCs weekly and throw a bit of liquid Ferts in.