Dixon1990 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I have decide to go with a slightly longer tank(122x50x45) rather than the taller one(95x60x44). But i had already bought a twin 3foot t8 light unit(each bulb 30W each). Will this be alright or will i need more? I was thinking about adding a single or double t5 4ft light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slightly Blue Dalmation Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 id go with double t5 and go from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Your new tank will hold roughly 275 litres. Recommended watts per litre is 0.5 so you want to ideally put 140w of light over it. This would be best accomplished with a double 4ft t5ho at 54W per bulb for 108w total. This should do a great job of lighting your aquarium and stimulating plant growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 How much would a "4ft t5ho at 54W" cost though? I am still in school and dont have a overly large income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannet Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 probly 300=400 brand new with bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Woah, I cant afford that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slightly Blue Dalmation Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 i got a double t5 new for 200, only 35 watt bulbs though i think but may help as a guideline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Just make do with the 3ft you'll be fine Maybe plant mainly the centre or one end and do some rocks/wood/low light plants where its dull.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I had a 4ft planted tank, and was lighting that with just 2x30W 4ft tubes. The fish had Waaay better colour and Anubias and Java Fern thrived (ie doubled in size every couple of months). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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