macfisto
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello everyone,
I set up my new 55 gallon about a week ago and am going to put some live plants in it. I just ordered a very low-light selection yesterday from freshwateraquariumplants.com. I plan on using only two 15 watt bulbs for a total of 30 watts, because this is what my current hood will hold. Since the tank is in a prominent spot in my living room, I do not want to put a shop light on it. Anyway, my question deals with the type of bulbs I should use. Last night, I purchased two Philips "Natural Sunshine" bulbs at Home Depot. They are 5000K and have a 92 CRI. Now I see that Philips also makes a "Plant and Aquarium" bulb, but the K and CRI values are not listed. Which bulb would be better to grow plants? I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Rob
I set up my new 55 gallon about a week ago and am going to put some live plants in it. I just ordered a very low-light selection yesterday from freshwateraquariumplants.com. I plan on using only two 15 watt bulbs for a total of 30 watts, because this is what my current hood will hold. Since the tank is in a prominent spot in my living room, I do not want to put a shop light on it. Anyway, my question deals with the type of bulbs I should use. Last night, I purchased two Philips "Natural Sunshine" bulbs at Home Depot. They are 5000K and have a 92 CRI. Now I see that Philips also makes a "Plant and Aquarium" bulb, but the K and CRI values are not listed. Which bulb would be better to grow plants? I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Rob