Would This Light a 29gal Well?

[johnblah]

http://shop.aquatraders.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=51202

With different bulbs of course but how well would this light a 29gal planted?

 

[iwantoneofthose]

with 130 watts it should be fine for a 29g tank, but it really depends on what kind of plants you have.

 

[johnblah]

This is what id like to end up with in due time, Fairly heavily planted it looks. leaning more for the top type one.

 

[FSM]

The brand kind of sucks.

130 watts is more than enough for a 29 gallon though, especially if you aren't using pressurized CO2.

 

[Tropicalfishking]

That will be something to see when it's done! Keep us posted! this should be a good thread!

 

[johnblah]

or would T5 be better? http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-36in-4x39W-T5-HO-Light-Fixture-Basic-p/52207.htm

 

[johnblah]

by the way whats the poofy plant in the bottom right of the 3rd pic

 

[mgamer20o0]

you are going to have too much problems with that. too much light is going to be hard to control i would look at lighting posted bellow.

good t5
http://www.fishneedit.com/t5ho-ligh.html

 

[dudey]

with that much light you should plan on using co2

you could leave one on for 8-12 hours and have the other come on with for a 2-3 hour blast

 

[johnblah]

you are going to have too much problems with that. too much light is going to be hard to control i would look at lighting posted bellow.

good t5
http://www.fishneedit.com/t5ho-ligh.html

I know WPG is "dead" but still...that would only give 2.7wpg plus its 18in depth. Its for a 29gal tall tank.