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I use a single t5ho with a good reflector a couple inches from the water above my open top
It grows whatever I put in it

It grows whatever I put in it
Very nice, who makes your light? Does it mount to the sides of the tank?I use a single t5ho with a good reflector a couple inches from the water above my open top
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It grows whatever I put in it
buildmyled is out of my price range, but I do like the 30inch finnex fugeray planted plus for around 85 bucks, that seems like more than enough light for what I want to do.I would look into LEDs. A 20l isn't deep enough to need tons of light to grow nice plants, and the savings over time with led vs. tube lighting are considerable. Plus I like the look of the led "shimmer."
Finnex is a good brand to consider, so is buildmyled.com if you want something ready out of the box. You can also try to build your own set up to make any type of light you desire.
I would suggest looking for something with multi colored LEDs so you can avoid having a washed out looking tank which has been a complaint in the past.