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Low Tech Light for 20 Long

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I posted this in lighting a few days ago, but didn't get any help, so I figure I may have better luck here.

So, I'm converting my 20 Long to low tech. It currently has a dual T5HO fixture. What would be a good low tech light? I'd love to go LED if I could, but any fixture would work. Any suggestions? Tank is 30" wide
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J
I have a 20 high that is low tech and doing good. I have the stock fluorescent that comes with a full hood. I like the neat look of it too. I think it works out to about 1W per gallon.
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J
The finnex fugeray is an excellent LED for low tech setups.
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caique
Current Satellite Plus Freshwater LED 24-36 Inch
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A stock T8 hood will be enough light for low tech as the 20L is a pretty shallow tank.
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Raymond S.
The regular aquarium strip light is good for this. Either Home Depot or Loew's has
either Philips or GE 6500K bulbs that are cheaper than LFS bulbs.
I use two of the T8 on my ten g tank and need to use only certain bulbs or I quickly get algae. Just saying that one is enough. The ten is the same height as the 20L.
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K
How about running just one bulb on your current fixture or just raise the whole fixture? But If you're set on leds, I would go with the current Satellite plus. IMO the finnex fugeray or planted fugeray would need to be raised for a low light setup.
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