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Ashleigh · 04-23-2012, 07:56 PM

I just started my first low-tech planted tank!

It is 55 gallons with an aquatech 30-60 and penguin bio-wheel 150. 150 watt heater. Small gravel substrate with leaf zone plant fert weekly.

I bought the setup off Craigslist. It came with a real crappy hood and only a 40w bulb....but he said he had plants in it before...

So...I want to get a whole new hood setup. I do have a generic light strip...but from what I understand I will need something that is able to hold 2 bulbs?

So....what would yall suggest? i am new to these large tanks and would love some help! I am on a budget, but I will pay more for something that works better vs. something crappy that won't get the job done.

Thanks!

04-23-2012, 07:56 PM	#1
Ashleigh Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15	Newbie Lighting Questions... I just started my first low-tech planted tank! It is 55 gallons with an aquatech 30-60 and penguin bio-wheel 150. 150 watt heater. Small gravel substrate with leaf zone plant fert weekly. I bought the setup off Craigslist. It came with a real crappy hood and only a 40w bulb....but he said he had plants in it before... So...I want to get a whole new hood setup. I do have a generic light strip...but from what I understand I will need something that is able to hold 2 bulbs? So....what would yall suggest? i am new to these large tanks and would love some help! I am on a budget, but I will pay more for something that works better vs. something crappy that won't get the job done. Thanks!