I got a good deal on a 135Gal from a friend but after I got it set up I was less than happy with the lighting that came with it. I did a little reading, before I found this place, and just about everything I read stated the 3W per gallon formula for a planted tank.
I went on the hunt for a light fixture that was as long as the tank and and would get me fairly close to the 3WPG. To get that kind of wattage I was going to spend a boatload of cash or go with a cheaper fixture.
I settled on the 72" 320W(4x80) T5 HO fixture from Odyssea. I know it comes with reef bulbs but I was planning on changing two of them out with some 6500K's when I get some extra cash.
http://www.aquatraders.com/72-inch-4x80W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52307.htm
From what I have read here, I should expect serious algae problems and might end up frying my plants if I am not careful.
Should I return this fixture and look for something less powerful or just run 2 bulbs instead of the four?
I went on the hunt for a light fixture that was as long as the tank and and would get me fairly close to the 3WPG. To get that kind of wattage I was going to spend a boatload of cash or go with a cheaper fixture.
I settled on the 72" 320W(4x80) T5 HO fixture from Odyssea. I know it comes with reef bulbs but I was planning on changing two of them out with some 6500K's when I get some extra cash.
http://www.aquatraders.com/72-inch-4x80W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52307.htm
From what I have read here, I should expect serious algae problems and might end up frying my plants if I am not careful.
Should I return this fixture and look for something less powerful or just run 2 bulbs instead of the four?
