light for glass top

[hboute]

I currently have a regular lighthood with a single T5 added on my glass top (75 gallon), but I can't seem to cover the entire tank and when the discus swim in front, their colors don't come out, so I would like to know which lighthood would cover the entire tank.

[ed8t]

Not quite sure what you meant by covering the entire top, but I have a dual strip T5 light made by Coralife and it provides decent lighting for my 75 with a glass top. It's 48 inches - so if you have a single strip, maybe add another? 2 bulbs with different spectrums a 6500K and a 10000K - I may replace the 10000K with maybe an 18000K down the road.

[Riche_guy]

Not quite sure what you meant by covering the entire top, but I have a dual strip T5 light made by Coralife and it provides decent lighting for my 75 with a glass top. It's 48 inches - so if you have a single strip, maybe add another? 2 bulbs with different spectrums a 6500K and a 10000K - I may replace the 10000K with maybe an 18000K down the road.


Can you tell me the benefits of 18000k and 6500k?

Thanks.

[ed8t]

Can you tell me the benefits of 18000k and 6500k?

Thanks.

6500k bulbs are geared towards plant growth, 18000k enhances colours. To me, it's a personal preference...it's also what the light strip came equipped with.

[Riche_guy]

6500k bulbs are geared towards plant growth, 18000k enhances colours. To me, it's a personal preference...it's also what the light strip came equipped with.

I'm using 10 000k and the plant seem to be growing well.