20 gal tall/ 2 light options opinions please

Jonddk · 08-29-2004, 01:44 PM

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a 20 tall and was going to use it for saltwater. I currently run a 90 gallon reef w/ 20 gallon refuge and 90 gallon sump. I wanted to try my hand at a nano reef but I've decided I'd rather set up a planted tank. Before the reef I had a 45 gallon cube tank that was freshwater. I have some extra lights laying around that fit on the tank. The lights I have that I could use is either 4 x 13 watts PC or a 2 x 36 watt PC setup. I'm leaning towards the 4 x 13. Please give me your opinions. By the way I love the site, great work guys.

Thanks,
Jon

Rex Grigg · 08-29-2004, 05:37 PM

4x13 would work fine.

trenac · 08-29-2004, 11:02 PM

Jon, welcome to The Planted Tank.

Both would work fine, it really depends on the type of plants you want to grow. If you want to grow lower-medium light plants go with the 4x13 or medium-high light plants go with the 2x36.

08-29-2004, 01:44 PM	#1
Jonddk Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 4	20 gal tall/ 2 light options opinions please Hi everyone, I recently bought a 20 tall and was going to use it for saltwater. I currently run a 90 gallon reef w/ 20 gallon refuge and 90 gallon sump. I wanted to try my hand at a nano reef but I've decided I'd rather set up a planted tank. Before the reef I had a 45 gallon cube tank that was freshwater. I have some extra lights laying around that fit on the tank. The lights I have that I could use is either 4 x 13 watts PC or a 2 x 36 watt PC setup. I'm leaning towards the 4 x 13. Please give me your opinions. By the way I love the site, great work guys. Thanks, Jon

08-29-2004, 11:02 PM	#3
trenac Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Carolina, Traid area Posts: 1,044	Jon, welcome to The Planted Tank. Both would work fine, it really depends on the type of plants you want to grow. If you want to grow lower-medium light plants go with the 4x13 or medium-high light plants go with the 2x36. __________________ He who angers you, controls you!

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08-29-2004, 05:37 PM	#2
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	4x13 would work fine.