Lighting

[bigman28]

I am starting a planted tank. The tank measures 48Lx24Wx30T. I have a 250 watt metal halide fixture with 6700k bulb. I will be setting up a co2 system also. How many hours a day should I run the light? Should I consider other lighting options or will this work? Substrate is flourite mixed with filter sand.

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[MyGiants]

Since you have the MH already you can use them. Lots of people use MH on planted tanks. If its just one bulb I don't think it will give enough light spread across 48". I like T5HO myself but halids will work since you have them. How long should you have them on. How long are daylight hours, 8-10hr. Seachems Flourite is good you can mixed it or use straight.

 

[bigman28]

So If decide to switch to t5 how many bulbs would I need to have?

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[Fat Homer]

^ imo, you would likely need 3-4 T5HO bulbs to make sure you get a nice spread over the whole tank


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[bigman28]

That's sounds good. Up until now I have only had reef tanks. They required tons of light.

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