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    Aquarium Dark Spots

    Actually ALL tanks have "darker" spots - light intensity is allways less at edges and in corners of the tank. Tall and broad plants, as well as much of decor, will to some degree shade some space. The "trick" is to find plants suited for any particular place. This way you can even do "layers" of...
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    Doulbe watts. How to make the transition.

    If you have access to Limnophila sessiliflora, this is one of the best "helping plants" (=plants bringing fast bio-mass) be it in a start-up phase or a sudden-change phase. This plant will tolerate high-/low light, added- /no added CO2......and adapt willingly to changes back and forth, of both...
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    Doulbe watts. How to make the transition.

    It may help to think "CAR": When you up your light, you hit the gas-pedal. This makes you go faster, but you will need more fuel. Ferts (incl.CO2) = fuel. I think we all know, that a fast/sudden acceleration has an impact.............:rolleyes:
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    Which Spectrum T8 Tubes?

    - anything of approcimately 6500 Kelvin, really (usually called "cool daylight" or the like) - and with a very high Colour Rendition (CRI) will fullfill your needs.
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    modify juwel rio 180 light unit

    Happy, we solved this, Sarah.....it's supposed to be nice on here :p As for the OP......he allready has PM me, so he too is guided to origin of info (= Juwel homepage + Tropica homepage) As for link to info about opinions, don't bother for my sake. I get plenty of opinions, but prefere facts...
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    modify juwel rio 180 light unit

    You are very entitled to opinions, my friend - it just doesn't make them absolute truth !! The very fact, that you state it can't be done, not checking fact from manufacturer.......well, says it all !! - and honostly, it's the "they understand me here" part that worry me......since you present...
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    modify juwel rio 180 light unit

    Yes, particles in the water will block out some of tbe light !! Mick.
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    modify juwel rio 180 light unit

    You are not wrong - but light, ferts and CO2 amounts need to be adjusted, to get it balanced. Mick.
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    modify juwel rio 180 light unit

    First postulate - algae part: could happen, but not a certainty !! Second postulate - lids part : simply untrue ( go check Juwels homepage ) Personally I don't like "heard of somebody" in any connection to facts............;) Mick.
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    T5's with these plants.

    Yes !! None of the above require very high light levels. The coloured plants may not reach their fullest potential in colour, but still be colourfull. Mick
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