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Offline African cichlid Keeper

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T5ho vs led
« on: December 31, 2013, 05:44:43 PM »
which one doesn't make a lot of algae in a big fish tank?
help  ???


I am thinking of getting this one or some kind of led light

http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-4x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52305.htm

or this led
http://www.kensfish.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-lighting/aqueon-modular-led-48-inch-light-fixture.html
« Last Edit: December 31, 2013, 05:49:00 PM by African cichlid Keeper »
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Offline four_by_ken

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Re: T5ho vs led
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2013, 05:55:25 PM »
Unless you want to spend big bucks on the LED, you won't get the colors out of your fish like with a T5.

I have T5, cheap LED and expensive LED.
« Last Edit: January 03, 2014, 06:24:11 AM by four_by_ken »

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Re: T5ho vs led
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2014, 12:03:24 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZXFgRxgj34&list=UUQzdp5IvTyU2FB3p6P5yYFQ      here's what I have and it comes with a remote. I really like it. petco sells them with 20% off.
« Last Edit: January 01, 2014, 12:08:57 AM by breaktime »