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Re: [APD] Is the W/G figure valid for a 10 gallon tank?



IMHO the WPG rule breaks down on 10 gallon tanks. I really suggest an AH Supply 36 watt kit in an enclosure to be the best method to light a 10 gallon. I have yet to upgrade my tank to this but know a couple of people who have and are very happy. Some day I will make the switch on my 10 gallon tank along with a custom glass cover to lose the huge light blocking hinge in the middle.

At 16:57 9/8/2004, you wrote:
Greetings List Members,

I'm planning to do a DIY light fixture for a 10 gallon tank.

Presently, I'm leaning toward T8 fluorescents. I believe the ones that are
the proper length are 15 watts (F15T8 ?). Any comments pro or con about
choosing these bulbs would be appreciated!

Now, if one uses the 2 W/G figure as the threshold between low light and
high light, one T8 would certainly qualify as low light, and that's what the
standard off-the-shelf fluorescent hoods have.

However, it doesn't really seem like two of these bulbs (total of 30W) would
be bright enough.

Is the W/G figure valid for a 10 gallon tank?

Anyone had any luck overdriving a single one of these bulbs?
--
Thanks,
Robert

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