Oct 15, 2012 #1 Jimboaf We can build it I just bought a light and it is 324W so that would be about 6 watts per gallon is that too much light?
I just bought a light and it is 324W so that would be about 6 watts per gallon is that too much light?
Oct 15, 2012 #2 Amba Ol' Salty What kind of light, what are the dimensions of your tank, how high is the light above the water surface.
What kind of light, what are the dimensions of your tank, how high is the light above the water surface.
Oct 15, 2012 #3 Jimboaf We can build it I have a 48" long, 21'' deep 13'' wide tank that is 55g. I just bought a 324w 6xT5 and some moon led. And it is about 9 inches off the tank. Hope this helps
I have a 48" long, 21'' deep 13'' wide tank that is 55g. I just bought a 324w 6xT5 and some moon led. And it is about 9 inches off the tank. Hope this helps
Oct 15, 2012 #5 Jimboaf We can build it Thanks I was afraid that it was going to be too powerful and fry everything.
Oct 15, 2012 #9 Amba Ol' Salty You're fine. I run 2x 150W HQI, 2 T5HO Actinic, and 4 LED moonlights PLUS two R2 moonlights all with reflectors and my tank is flourishing.
You're fine. I run 2x 150W HQI, 2 T5HO Actinic, and 4 LED moonlights PLUS two R2 moonlights all with reflectors and my tank is flourishing.