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**lauraleellbp** · 07-30-2008, 01:09 AM

What size tank do you need the fixture for?

If 135 watts of CF was getting the job done for you, then IMO 108 watts of T5HO with a decent reflector should, as well. 108 watts would be a 2x54 watt fixture, if you're looking at 48" tank. (Though the 4x54 watt Catalina Solar T5HO fixture is the best deal ATM. I still love my Catalina Solar

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07-30-2008, 01:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (43) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 9,782	What size tank do you need the fixture for? If 135 watts of CF was getting the job done for you, then IMO 108 watts of T5HO with a decent reflector should, as well. 108 watts would be a 2x54 watt fixture, if you're looking at 48" tank. (Though the 4x54 watt Catalina Solar T5HO fixture is the best deal ATM. I still love my Catalina Solar ) __________________ 10 gal Shrimpy Jungle http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24524 29 gal Asian themed tank for Betta simplex (in progress) http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24513 46 gal of Sword Addiction (in progress) http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=24542 90 gal New World Community http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=23207