Re: Rebuilding my Canopy - T8 or T12? and other queries...

["Walter B. Klockers" <jloach at onlinetoday_com>]

Matt,

Another option for your consideration is *linear* HO T5 fluorescent
tubes:

http://www.energybuyer.org/julytip2002.htm


http://www.happyreefing.com/
http://www.aqualuxlighting.com/latinaqligte.html
http://www.sunlightsupply.com/aquarium/products/fluorescent_lamps.shtml
http://www.deltecaquariumsolutions.com/lighting.php

Cheers,

Walter B. Klockers
Plano, TX



> I am in the process of rebuilding the canopy for my 33 gallon planted
> aquarium.
> My main question is this, should I buy a fixture to handle T8 or T12
> tubes? (FYI, tubes are 36") 
> Are there (m)any T8 tubes suited to planted aquarium use?
> 
> I am planning to build a suspended canopy that allows ready access to
> the tank. I guess there's more evaporation with this setup? And some
> fish may leap? Any other drawbacks?
> 
> Cheers!
> Matt