Lighting for a 112?

[521torino]

Im setting up a 112 (60 x 18 x 24) and was thinking of using 3 x 36 watt pc kits from ah supply end to end. I just want low light plants, no co2, using flourite black sand. Lights will be about 26" off of the substrate.
Any suggestions? thanks

 

[jcardona1]

take a look at this thread, very helpful. based on the chart, if you had one bulb that spanned the whole 60" length of the tank, 26" from the bottom, this would put you at the bottom of the low light category which should be fine for the type of setup your after...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331913&highlight=par+meter

 

[521torino]

That was very helpful. Thanks!