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? asked in PetsFish · 1 decade ago

Should I get this for a planted aqarium?

I want to keep plants and will this light be good for a freshwater set up?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Coralife-Aqualight-T5-30in-Str...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The bulbs on that hood are intended for marine use, where the photosynthetic organisms (especially coral) rely largely on blue light. Freshwater plants depend on a balance of blue and red light, which that hood does not supply well. Because of that, I'd really not suggest it for your tank. Unless you're willing to replace the bulbs with more appropriate bulbs (5,500-6,700K), I'd suggest you keep looking.

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