High Output Florescent lights

[Stray59]

zxyqu
I went to both Quantum and Hydrofarm websites and I hate to report that their products must have gone up in cost. Neither site had a 4' double-bulb T5 HO fixture for less than $100.00; with everything added up I got my fixture, cord and bulbs for $67.00; as I am on a very short, very thin shoestring, I will probably continue with Home Depot for the fixtures right now.
This unit was set up so that it could be hooked in a series of up to 8 fixtures, which may come in handy someday as I hope to have 8 growing shelves set up eventually.
I was glad to see that both sites had the selection of bulbs I wanted, and reasonably priced, so I will use them; pl;us they had a selection of add-on items that I liked very well.
Indianapolis (my hometown now) has two hydroponic stores that I know of. One is very pricey, although very nice, the other is smaller and very reasonable. He stocks the T5 fixtures and bulbs, but his cheapest 2 bulb fix. was 119.00 - Again Home Depot wins.
Thanks for the heads-up - I will be exploring these sites further .
Call-me-bob:
I still have no definate answer on the aquarium light usage. If yo use it and it works, then it works. But I was directed differently. I wonder if the plants worry about this stuff like we do -!
Steve

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Stray59

zxyqu
I went to both Quantum and Hydrofarm websites and I hate to report that their products must have gone up in cost. Neither site had a 4' double-bulb T5 HO fixture for less than $100.00; with everything added up I got my fixture, cord and bulbs for $67.00; as I am on a very short, very thin shoestring, I will probably continue with Home Depot for the fixtures right now.
This unit was set up so that it could be hooked in a series of up to 8 fixtures, which may come in handy someday as I hope to have 8 growing shelves set up eventually.
I was glad to see that both sites had the selection of bulbs I wanted, and reasonably priced, so I will use them; pl;us they had a selection of add-on items that I liked very well.
Indianapolis (my hometown now) has two hydroponic stores that I know of. One is very pricey, although very nice, the other is smaller and very reasonable. He stocks the T5 fixtures and bulbs, but his cheapest 2 bulb fix. was 119.00 - Again Home Depot wins.
Thanks for the heads-up - I will be exploring these sites further .
Call-me-bob:
I still have no definate answer on the aquarium light usage. If yo use it and it works, then it works. But I was directed differently. I wonder if the plants worry about this stuff like we do -!
Steve

it is what it is, people have different opinions on things, and thats fine. for as long as ive been growing planted aquariums, ive never heard that water changed spectrum until here. either way though, i did say "id still go for the 65-6700k"

does home depot fixture have a good reflector? because without a good reflector, you end up "wasting" alot of light. with better reflectors youll get more light for your....i found this, its $100 for a 4ft 2 bulb...although its still more than $67..if you wanted to splurge/save and just get a 4ft 4 bulb fixture, theres a hydrofarm on amazong for $120..thats what im planning on getting, because im due for an upgrade