Will this bulb be ok?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo

cjam93

Gambusia
MFK Member
Sep 20, 2015
182
3
18
33
Hey guys so I have always wanted to keep a planted aquarium, but have never actually done it before. I want to do a planted tank now though. I have a 75gallon (48 1/2in x 18 1/2in x 21in). On the top is a 48in T8 single bulb fixture. A friend who keeps fish recommended this bulb:

http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Coral...=1443305114&sr=8-5&keywords=zoo+med+flora+sun

I wanted to double check before ordering it as I was thinking I needed more watts per gallon? I wasnt sure exactly how to figure out the lumen output of this specific bulb. Thanks so much!
 
Honestly a single T8 bulb is not going to give off much light, so you'll only be able to grow low light plants at best...
 
MonsterFishKeepers.com