mat692 Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Ok just got 15 150w MH fittings with control boxes all with 3000K bulbs. is 6500K the right spectrum to be getting for planted? People talk about getting a UV blocking glass is this nessary? Ill be removing the protective covers from the fittings as theyve got patterns on them>>> suspending 2 of them above my 4 ft about 2in (should I put them higher?)and leaving the glass covers on the tank (dont want anymore suicide fish) Also whats a good kelvin bulb for a non planted tank general veiwing or should I just use fluros (tanks are tinted glass so need a bit of light) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 i would definatly raise it higher. if that glass heats up and a fish splashes the glass with just crack like that. ant has his over 20cm from his tank (i think). they really do pump out some heat (good to put your hands under in winter lol). there is probably a special height above your tank, but with lids its going to need to be higher than without lids i would imagine? i beleive 6500K is what is normally suggested. K to me is just the colour, the 14K tubes are sort of whiteish blue, while the lower K are more pinky but i know the kelvin isnt the colour (im not technical on that stuff). i have no idea on your other questions :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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