lighting for a 150 tall planted tank

[mwdw]

wanting to set up a low tech planted tank. wanting use low light plants like sword,vals,java fern, floating plants,etc. what do you recommend? could i use shop lights?


Thanks
mike w

[Darrell Ward]

I have a 150 gal. tall tank. It's not planted at the moment, but I have found that 1-96 watt pc retro kit from http://www.ahsupply.com/96watt.htm will allow you to grow anything you want in it, and only costs $59.99 plus bulb. The kit will fit easily into your stock 48" strip light housing as well for a clean look.

[mwdw]

thanks for the information.i'll give it a try.

[dawrtw]

You're up late.

[mwdw]

the only time it quiet

[Raul-7]

Go with T5HO over PC; they offer the same light intensity but T5's run cooler, are easier to install and better light distribution. Look at the Current USA 48" 2x54W T5HO.

[mwdw]

thanks. i'll check it out.