[ben100]

My tank is 60x19x19. I only have like 80 watts now and need alot more. I dont have C02. Would LED be the best way to go? And what would be the best? Specs,brands, etc.?

 

[2in10]

What type of bulb do you have? If it is T5HO you have plenty if it has a good reflector. I wouldn't go over 2 T5HO on that tank.

 

[ben100]

One is a 18" flora glo T8 and the other a 48" life glo T10

 

[JasonG75]

Is there a center Brace?

Maybe use 2 T5NO (1front 1 back)

 

[2in10]

LED is an option as are T5HO.

Do you mind DIY work? You could find retrofit kits on the web. Ready made fixtures for 60" bulbs I only found with 4 bulbs or more which is way more than needed for your tank.

 

[ben100]

yes theres a glass brace in the center

 

[JasonG75]

I would STAY away from HO, unless 1, Co2 is in place 2, You're planning an Algae farm or 3 you are planning on raising it from the water line.

 

[ben100]

i dont mind DIY work, depending on how extensive it is. the lights just sit on top which isnt the most pleasant looking but i dont have a canopy to cover it

 

[ben100]

what would be the best investment without changing the most things? would it be better for me to remove the glass?

 

[Hoppy]

You could use two rows of AH Supply light, like 3-36 watt light kits per row, 6 total. keeping about 8 inches or so between the rows. That would possibly be a bit more light than you could manage without CO2, but if you mounted them in a simple box hood, so they were about 4-6 inches above the top of the tank, it should work well without CO2. Or you could use a 96 watt and a 55 watt in each row. At worst you might decide to run only one row of lights at a time, to keep the intensity down.

 

[JasonG75]

what would be the best investment without changing the most things? would it be better for me to remove the glass?

LED isnt cheap. LEAVE the glass, it is also there for support.

Hang you some T5's (NO, that is)

 

[ben100]

how much will the T5's run me

 

[ben100]

im kinda overwhelmed by all the T5 info. Can someone suggest a good bulb fixture combo brand or place to buy from? two 48" NO is what im lookin at

 

[JasonG75]

Look on [Ebay Link Removed] seller is Topdogsellers. I have bought many things from him (2 light fixtures and a canister)