I need help :(

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BranFlake

Discussion Starter · #1 · Feb 19, 2016

Hey Guys, I have searched for a long time and done research, but just cant find the right thing.

I have about $140 to spend on lighting.
I have a 23" deep tank, 48" across.
and I want high lighting for a planted aquarium.
I want to grow a carpet of dwarf hair grass. and add a few other plants.
maybe some baby tears.

with my tank being so deep, I am looking for something powerful.

I bought the Finnex Planted + that changed colors and had a remote, but I didn't think it was powerful enough, and it was too yellowish.

do you guys have suggestions for something with power? maybe a cool white look.
Should I get flood lights?
or desk lamps?
I want to get my tank going, but am stuck on this.
any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks!!

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burr740

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Joined Feb 19, 2014

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#7 · Feb 19, 2016

More than enough light -

I have the sage color version of this one on my 75 -

Grow Crew HO T5 4?, 4 Bulb Fixture w/ Bulbs - WHITE

http://www.t5growlightguide.com/grow-crew-t5-ho-4-feet-4-bulb-review/

They come with 6500K bulbs, then you can spend another 20-30 bucks on a couple red/pink type bulbs to go with them, Zoo-med Flora Sun for example, and you'll have 2 spare 6500Ks for replacement down the road.