13w PC 50/50

[justinl]

I just have to say that after searching I finally found a 13w 50/50 pc bulb which was delivered today and I have to say that it's awesome! The bluish-white light sure beats the heck out of the yellow 6500k bulb I was using before on my 5 gallon nano.

 

[milk man]

how does your 5gallon nano do on 2.5 watts per gallon? What do you have in your tank? What type of filtration are you using?

 

[milk man]

how does your 5gallon nano do on 2.5 watts per gallon? What do you have in your tank? What type of filtration are you using?

 

[justinl]

It does fine since the tank's not that high (it's a Mini Bow 5) that I retrofitted with the 13w PC.
I've got brown button polyps and had some yellow polyps that were transfered to my main tank.
I'd like to get some mushrooms.
I use a penguin mini with biowheel for filtration/circulation. Again, since the tank is so small the flow from the filter is sufficient.
While it's not the most impressive tank in the world I like it and look forward to building it up into something nice.

 

[reeferx]

That light looks good! Who makes the bulb Justin??

 

[justinl]

Thanks! The photo doesn't really do it justice thanks to my poopy digital camera.
I believe Jalli makes the bulb. You can find it at this link <a href="http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/pic1.asp?brandID=JL&offset=60&ItemID=lt-JLPLB-W13W" target="_blank">http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/pic1.asp?brandID=JL&offset=60&ItemID=lt-JLPLB-W13W</a>
It's run by a 13w HelloLights.com (LampsNow.com) retro which fit perfectly into the hood.

 

[reeferx]

Thanks! I am tempted to put those in my 6 gallon plant tank. I have one daylight and one actinic now.