Finnex LED and a 72 gallon bowfront

kevins007 · 12-20-2012, 05:36 AM

I have been looking at 48" T5 HO lighting for my 72 gallon bow front tank. The tank is 23" deep. I am wanting to go medium to low light with plants. So can someone help me understand just how many Finnex Ray II Ultra Slim LED DS - Dual 7000k lights I would need?

Thanks

Lowe · 12-21-2012, 03:00 PM

Hey Kevin. Is your 72 bow 4 feet?

kevins007 · 12-21-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowe

Hey Kevin. Is your 72 bow 4 feet?

The tank is 48" L x 23" D x 18" W ( At its widest point)

BriDroid · 12-21-2012, 06:00 PM

I'm running one of these on my 72 and I LOVE IT!

I'm getting a PAR of around 50 to 60 at the substrate. It's not high light, but I wouldn't want to run that much light without CO2!

I say do it, you will love it too!

Lowe · 12-21-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BriDroid

I'm running one of these on my 72 and I LOVE IT!

I'm getting a PAR of around 50 to 60 at the substrate. It's not high light, but I wouldn't want to run that much light without CO2!

I say do it, you will love it too!

I would listen to this man right here!

Only one unit would be needed. Pending what you plan on stocking your tank with, I would even suggest the FugeRay if you're looking for lower level lighting.

BriDroid · 12-21-2012, 09:19 PM

Plus your tank should be more like 19 to 21 inches deep with your substrate.

12-20-2012, 05:36 AM	#1
kevins007 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Milwaukee, Wi Posts: 8	Finnex LED and a 72 gallon bowfront I have been looking at 48" T5 HO lighting for my 72 gallon bow front tank. The tank is 23" deep. I am wanting to go medium to low light with plants. So can someone help me understand just how many Finnex Ray II Ultra Slim LED DS - Dual 7000k lights I would need? Thanks

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12-21-2012, 03:00 PM	#2
Lowe Finnex (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 405	Hey Kevin. Is your 72 bow 4 feet?

12-21-2012, 06:00 PM	#4
BriDroid Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 173	I'm running one of these on my 72 and I LOVE IT! I'm getting a PAR of around 50 to 60 at the substrate. It's not high light, but I wouldn't want to run that much light without CO2! I say do it, you will love it too!

12-21-2012, 09:19 PM	#6
BriDroid Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 173	Plus your tank should be more like 19 to 21 inches deep with your substrate.