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Some of the best lighting around are the specialized fluorescent tubes used to promote coral growth in tropical aquariums. It's very close to full-spectrum sunl
by photochemsyn 4y ago
Some of the best lighting around are the specialized fluorescent tubes used to promote coral growth in tropical aquariums. It's very close to full-spectrum sunlight and can be simply set up over a desk. Also great for small plants.
- hammyhavoc 4y agoHow are they in terms of energy consumption?
- photochemsyn 4y agoEach 2 ft tube is 25 W. It's basically a simple fluorescent tube, but the inner surface is coated with a special collection of phosphors that absorbs the incident radiation and re-radiates in a sun-like spectrum. They're a bit pricey relative to ordinary fluorescents, but the effect is really nice.
- mleonhard 4y agoBe careful of UV exposure from aquarium coral lamps.
- spangry 4y agoAny bulb / hardware recommendations? Also what do you think of mixing UV in there in some limited quantity?