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[camille1585]

I agree, DIY stores will have what you need. But if you really want lights good for plants, try going to a store which sells aquarium stuff, you should find lights easily, although they will be much pricier.
I have no clue where to order on line since I can find them easily in stores.

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I agree, DIY stores will have what you need. But if you really want lights good for plants, try going to a store which sells aquarium stuff, you should find lights easily, although they will be much pricier.
I have no clue where to order on line since I can find them easily in stores.

Camille, these lamps you can find at the aquarium stores are not necessarily better. they have been designed normally for aquarium plants, and the needs are different. Furthermore, they can be more expensive than even T5 lamps. I tried Gro-Lux in the past and was not happy with them...

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

Camille, these lamps you can find at the aquarium stores are not necessarily better. they have been designed normally for aquarium plants, and the needs are different. Furthermore, they can be more expensive than even T5 lamps. I tried Gro-Lux in the past and was not happy with them...

Really? I would have thought that plants were plants,T5s were T5s, and the spectrum would be the same. I thought that since the plants in my tank love the grow lights, it would work for other plants too.
Anyways I'm looking for much cheaper stuff. I think that after the holidays I'm going to get a simple 2x36W T8 light set from my local DIY to help my orchids through the winter.