That Coralife T5NO 2 bulb fixture is apparently the "gold standard" for low tech 55 gallon tanks.
Lighting for a 55.
I need a recommendation for a low tech setup for a 55 gallon tank. I want to avoid CO2 if possible so I am looking for a lower wattage setup but still powerful enough to grow, crypts, tiger lotus, swords, dwarf sags, and your typical low to medium light stuff.
I found a coralife 48" dual bulb fixture. It's normal output 28 watts per bulb. I am just worried that won't be enough. The next step up I keep finding is pretty much High output which I believe would mean CO2 and that means another $200 I don't want to spend.
I found a coralife 48" dual bulb fixture. It's normal output 28 watts per bulb. I am just worried that won't be enough. The next step up I keep finding is pretty much High output which I believe would mean CO2 and that means another $200 I don't want to spend.
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I have a low tech 55 gallon and I use the coralife T5NO. Works great for me.
I have the Coralife T5NO on my low tech 55, and I love it. I also have crypts, tiger lotus, swords, dwarf sags among other plants, and they're all green and algae free.
Is this the fixture you all love so much (the T5 Dual):That Coralife T5NO 2 bulb fixture is apparently the "gold standard" for low tech 55 gallon tanks.
http://coralifeproducts.com/product/hoods-light-fixtures/
Thanks.
This one, to be specific:
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...eries-Double-Linear-Strip-Lights.html?tc=fish
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...eries-Double-Linear-Strip-Lights.html?tc=fish
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