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Re: Light choices (was lilaeopsis info)



> Why do people use 32 watt bulbs?  Aren't these 4 footers?  Why not just get
> four 40 watts and get more light, or use three 40 watters, and get the same

T8-32w tubes put out the same amount of light as T-12 40w tubes, with the
benefit of using less electricity.   Also since the tube is smaller, more
of the light reflected off the mirror/reflector will make it into the 
tank.