atraperegrinus
New member
Hey guys, I just have a FOWLR, and down the line here i might add a few mushrooms. i also have a feather duster.
I dont plan on adding much else for now.
My plan was originally to buy a set of 2 ocean revive t-247's for my 55 gallon tank. But due to financial issues right now I'm looking at cheaper alternatives for a few months.
Anyway, i found a cheapy $90 4 bulb 48" t5ho fixture, it comes with 2 12k and 2 Actinic blue bulbs. i wont link to the ebay ad since im a newer member here i dont want to get in trouble.
but my question is, this should be plenty for a fowlr and some basic soft corals shouldnt it? 4x54w t5ho. only thing is that i cant dim them.
this is the features listed in the ad
Dimensions - 48.00" x 7.08" x 2.36"
4 H.O. T5 Lamps Included 2 each 12,000K and Actinic Blues
Unit comes with built in timer There are parts of the light on a timer Total Power 216W
Directional Moonlight LEDs
Adjustable mounting brackets
Non-corrosive Powder Coated Aluminum Housing
Acrylic Splash Guard
Total Power 216W
Directional Moonlight LEDs
Adjustable mounting brackets
Non-corrosive Powder Coated Aluminum Housing
Acrylic Splash Guard
AC 100-120V 60Hz
Package includes:
1x 48" T5 Quad Timer fixture
1x Mounting Brackets
2x 54W T5 HO lamps 12000K
2x 54W T5 HO lamps Actinic Blue
4x LEDs
keep in mind right now im only using 1 t8 bulb that came with the tank from the previous owners, i mostly just want to add a few mushrooms and dont think my 1 t8 bulb will work.
would I even be better off with just a 2 bulb fixture? 1 blue 1 12k? i think the double bulb is only around $50.
again, its just a fowlr and i'd like to add some mushrooms.
thanks guys.
I dont plan on adding much else for now.
My plan was originally to buy a set of 2 ocean revive t-247's for my 55 gallon tank. But due to financial issues right now I'm looking at cheaper alternatives for a few months.
Anyway, i found a cheapy $90 4 bulb 48" t5ho fixture, it comes with 2 12k and 2 Actinic blue bulbs. i wont link to the ebay ad since im a newer member here i dont want to get in trouble.
but my question is, this should be plenty for a fowlr and some basic soft corals shouldnt it? 4x54w t5ho. only thing is that i cant dim them.
this is the features listed in the ad
Dimensions - 48.00" x 7.08" x 2.36"
4 H.O. T5 Lamps Included 2 each 12,000K and Actinic Blues
Unit comes with built in timer There are parts of the light on a timer Total Power 216W
Directional Moonlight LEDs
Adjustable mounting brackets
Non-corrosive Powder Coated Aluminum Housing
Acrylic Splash Guard
Total Power 216W
Directional Moonlight LEDs
Adjustable mounting brackets
Non-corrosive Powder Coated Aluminum Housing
Acrylic Splash Guard
AC 100-120V 60Hz
Package includes:
1x 48" T5 Quad Timer fixture
1x Mounting Brackets
2x 54W T5 HO lamps 12000K
2x 54W T5 HO lamps Actinic Blue
4x LEDs
keep in mind right now im only using 1 t8 bulb that came with the tank from the previous owners, i mostly just want to add a few mushrooms and dont think my 1 t8 bulb will work.
would I even be better off with just a 2 bulb fixture? 1 blue 1 12k? i think the double bulb is only around $50.
again, its just a fowlr and i'd like to add some mushrooms.
thanks guys.