Lighting A 75 Gallon Aquarium

[Fishyfanatic]

Ok...so im setting up a planted display aquarium. Right now it is setup with black flourite gravel, and 2 swords, javas, anubias, and mosses...What lighting would you guys recommend? Not really interested in getting into CO2 at this point. Right now there is a t8 retro fit LED tube light in there that is bright, but im sure its not enough! Here are the specs...I will have to look and see which one, but it if one of these... 17W, 300LED, 90V-277V UL
Natural White: 4200 Kelvin*; ~ 1500 lumens - Natural White Light Daylight White: 5500 Kelvin*; ~ 1550 lumens - Pure White
What are your guy's recommendation for lighting on this tanks? I want a lush looking tank, but no CO2 at this point

Thanx ahead of time!

 

[kwells]

Before someone else asks, you'll probably need PAR ratings to tell if your current lighting is any good. I did read that 2-3x T5HO on 75 would be med-high light, so if you're not dosing anything, 2x T5HO should be good.

 

[Fishyfanatic]

I don't have a problem adding aquatic ferts of tabs...but just not into co2

 

[kwells]

I've seen other members recommend catalinas. http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=71_190&products_id=1638 I actually just bought this for my non-CO2 75 gallon. If 2 bulbs isn't enough, you have a 3rd.

 

[Ajno]

If you are handy, AH Supply has some kits for compacts or t5 ho's. I used the compact kits a few times and never been disappointed. Their reflectors are insane!

 

[Fishyfanatic]

If you are handy, AH Supply has some kits for compacts or t5 ho's. I used the compact kits a few times and never been disappointed. Their reflectors are insane!

Cool...I will look in this? I can get a 48" HO t-5 54 watt x 2...will be me bout 1.44 watts a gallon...Is this good enough you think? I could always leave the LED tube on there for some extra kick

 

[Ajno]

I would think so, I bought the compact kit off ebay for a great price