Hi All. This is copied over from another forum where I'm getting little help. There are two posts combined into one.
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bump. Just a summary
35 gallon tank, exactly 36 inches wide. Want to have plans and always have light problems. Looking at high output t5. Needs to be fanless as it is in a bedroom. I like the idea of having the 2 lamps independently controlled, and moon lighting if possible, but these are just nice to haves and can go without if out of budget. Budget is $150 ($200 max).
Thanks.
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So this comes in under budget and meets all the requirements, except for fan. Anyone have experience with finnex? Should I expect this unit to be noisy? Also, is there anything I should know about having t5 lighting. Do any t5 bulbs fit, or do I have to get specific bulbs? This comes with 2 10k and 2 actinic, which from what I understand is more useful in a salt water tank. Would I want to mix any roseate lighting in there?
I really want to get the effect of dawn/dusk on 1 set of lights, and get the strong full days sun on the other set. Any recommendations.
Amazon.com: Finnex XL-T3639: 36'' Aquarium Light T5 4x39 Watt Daylight & Blue Moonlight LED: Kitchen & Dining
Sorry for double posting, just they're two very different thoughts and didn't want to mix them up into one post. Thanks again for any help guys. I'm really kinda confused. I've never done any of this before (lighting) so I'd appreciate any advice anyone can give. Until then...I'm just gonna keep reading up!
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Thanks again for any help! I'm really looking to get this tank settled. I've had a lot of tanks and getting this one established has been a NIGHTMARE! I'm having so much trouble with it!
As a side note, I read the reviews here and realized I'm significantly overestimating the recommended watt per gallon? I can control those lights independently, so that is something to keep in mind (dawn/dusk lighting vs day lighting). Also want to have floating plants which will cut down on some of the light into the tank.
Post 1:
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bump. Just a summary
35 gallon tank, exactly 36 inches wide. Want to have plans and always have light problems. Looking at high output t5. Needs to be fanless as it is in a bedroom. I like the idea of having the 2 lamps independently controlled, and moon lighting if possible, but these are just nice to haves and can go without if out of budget. Budget is $150 ($200 max).
Thanks.
Post 2:
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So this comes in under budget and meets all the requirements, except for fan. Anyone have experience with finnex? Should I expect this unit to be noisy? Also, is there anything I should know about having t5 lighting. Do any t5 bulbs fit, or do I have to get specific bulbs? This comes with 2 10k and 2 actinic, which from what I understand is more useful in a salt water tank. Would I want to mix any roseate lighting in there?
I really want to get the effect of dawn/dusk on 1 set of lights, and get the strong full days sun on the other set. Any recommendations.
Amazon.com: Finnex XL-T3639: 36'' Aquarium Light T5 4x39 Watt Daylight & Blue Moonlight LED: Kitchen & Dining
Sorry for double posting, just they're two very different thoughts and didn't want to mix them up into one post. Thanks again for any help guys. I'm really kinda confused. I've never done any of this before (lighting) so I'd appreciate any advice anyone can give. Until then...I'm just gonna keep reading up!
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Thanks again for any help! I'm really looking to get this tank settled. I've had a lot of tanks and getting this one established has been a NIGHTMARE! I'm having so much trouble with it!
As a side note, I read the reviews here and realized I'm significantly overestimating the recommended watt per gallon? I can control those lights independently, so that is something to keep in mind (dawn/dusk lighting vs day lighting). Also want to have floating plants which will cut down on some of the light into the tank.