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Perfect light for 50G

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by tirtha1979, Jan 24, 2010.

  1. tirtha1979

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    Planning to setup a High Tech 50G tank. Dimension 36x18x18. Have a plan to run with 3WPG light. I have 2 options in mind.

    a. 3x55watt PLL 6500K

    b. 150 watt MH 6500K

    Which one will be better in your opinion? I have a plan to go for a glosso bed and at the same time don't want too much of algae inviting light.
     
    #1 tirtha1979, Jan 24, 2010
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    That's a lot of light. I can grow every plant with CO2 and 70 Watts of T5 on a 50 G (24 inch high). IMO that much light is an algae bloom waiting to happen.

    Regards,
    Dutchy.
     
    #2 dutchy, Jan 25, 2010
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