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**random_alias** · 10-23-2005, 04:18 AM

Just took some measurements:

2.3 gal empty

roughly 2.0 gal with substrate.

I ordered a Galaxy 13w clipon PC light.

4.3 wpg would be low light
6.4 medium
8.6 high.

Based on this calculator

So my 6.5wpg should be about right for dosing Excel.

10-23-2005, 04:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
random_alias Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC Posts: 728	Just took some measurements: 2.3 gal empty roughly 2.0 gal with substrate. I ordered a Galaxy 13w clipon PC light. 4.3 wpg would be low light 6.4 medium 8.6 high. Based on this calculator So my 6.5wpg should be about right for dosing Excel. __________________ "Insanity: doing [or asking] the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."