Lights on a 65g

Green_Flash · 06-24-2012, 04:49 AM

Hello, for a 65g 36 x 18 x 24 I was going to use a 2 lamp T5 HO fixture. Is that too much? I would like to grow any type of plant placed in any spot of the tank.

What is a good bulb combo and brand to use?

Thank you

steven p · 06-24-2012, 06:59 AM

I got my 65 from a friends father, added a shop light fixture and run 6500k and full spectrum, t8's and t12.. the overall depth(front to back) of the tank allows for lots of highlights and shadows with a single fixture. Multiple fixtures might be something to consider, my lights arent too strong, but even lilaeopsis m. grew well before my shop light was overdriven.. 3 bulbs gives a pleasant splash and i dont have much algae, gsa on the glass.. no addition of co2, substrate ferts + fish loa#.

06-24-2012, 04:49 AM	#1
Green_Flash Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 1,457	Lights on a 65g Hello, for a 65g 36 x 18 x 24 I was going to use a 2 lamp T5 HO fixture. Is that too much? I would like to grow any type of plant placed in any spot of the tank. What is a good bulb combo and brand to use? Thank you

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06-24-2012, 06:59 AM	#2
steven p Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: columbus, ne Posts: 1,065	I got my 65 from a friends father, added a shop light fixture and run 6500k and full spectrum, t8's and t12.. the overall depth(front to back) of the tank allows for lots of highlights and shadows with a single fixture. Multiple fixtures might be something to consider, my lights arent too strong, but even lilaeopsis m. grew well before my shop light was overdriven.. 3 bulbs gives a pleasant splash and i dont have much algae, gsa on the glass.. no addition of co2, substrate ferts + fish loa#.