Hi i am planning on doing a planted tank how many watts would be just right for plants? I have a coralife 2x65w 48'' compact flourcent light right now
HELP PLEASE! How many watts of lighting would be good for a 150 gal tall tank?
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Depends on the type of plants intended, and the actual depth of the tank. Is this a show 150, 48x24x30?
Don't even think of watts. It's a useless measurement.
For a good exampl, my 130 has a 220 watt fluorescent canopy. It grows plants pretty good. I'm switching to 80 watts of LED. Almost 1/3 the watts, but MUCH higher light.
What are you looking to grow?
For a good exampl, my 130 has a 220 watt fluorescent canopy. It grows plants pretty good. I'm switching to 80 watts of LED. Almost 1/3 the watts, but MUCH higher light.
What are you looking to grow?
JamesF;5048936; said:
Im looking for lights that can grow almost any plant. i already have a 2x65 watt should i get another light?
I think you might need some T5HO light fixtures...
Check these out
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...gh-Output-T5-Fixtures_8545793_82.html?tc=fish
There are also some nice ones that have LED's built in as well.
You could also go with some LED lights but to get as much light as with a T5 it will cost you a fortune.
Check these out
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...gh-Output-T5-Fixtures_8545793_82.html?tc=fish
There are also some nice ones that have LED's built in as well.
You could also go with some LED lights but to get as much light as with a T5 it will cost you a fortune.
Gruntking;5050974; said:
Actually, two 30 watt LED floodlights would cost about $160 bucks and get you better light than the T5's. Just depends on whether you like the look or not.
What does LED do just for show? i dont think i need anything fancy just another light to add on for some more power to grow plants
aquaman5000;5051170; said:halides
Halides will be obsolete in the aquarium hobby in 5 years.
JB, check out this link.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389764&page=12
That's the effect they give. Very similar to halides. Makes for a very natural sunlit appearance to a tank, but some poeple don't like the darker areas. Adding another unit or 2 will drastically decrease the amount of shaded area. I'll have 4 on my 6' tank. One of the dark areas will be right where I have a piece driftwood at the top of the water column, which should enhance the effect quite nicely.