30 inch lights

Looking for a good 30 inch dual light fixture thinking a Cora life but wanna see all options and peoples experience

 

It really depends on whattype of tank you are doing, if you are doing a planted tank, then it depends on what type of plants you want to keep. If you are doing a reef tank then you need to decide on what type of corals you want soft or hard. After you decide this then we can help you better with your decision.

 

Heavy planted fresh water no CO2 if I can help it

 

Well, if your wanting no co2 then you need to be 1-1.5wpg. So low-lighting.

 

CO2 seems so difficult

 

CO2 seems so difficult

Its actually easy. But the initial expense of a pressurized system seems to scare most people away. Considering the cost of starting up a aquarium, the extra cost of CO2 really isn't that bad IMO.

But, got off topic there. I have had lots of luck with the Coral life two bulb fixtures. If you are getting one for the 55 you have listed in your tank info, get a 4' fixture, and some low light plants. Replace the bulbs annually, and you should have no problems. This is the one I have. Had it for years, never had a issue with it.

Or if its not for your 55, a 30" ......

 

How much and were to get it

 

Click the links she posted. Or there are recommended websites at the top of the page where you can browse for yourself.

 

I'm talking bout co2

 

You can browse the websites for CO2 equipment. Or you can do DIY CO2. https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfishforum/threads/instructions-for-setting-up-a-diy-co2-system.104443/

 

I bought a aquasun t5ho dual light fixture with 2 24 watt light bulbs one a flora Sun 5000k and a ultra Sun with 6500k any one know what watt per gallon this is and is it still considerd low light

 

that's what I got and it works good for me.u have the right bulbs.I'm planning on using it to start another planted tank like a 29 gallon.that would leave me with 1.6 wpg

 

I have a 37 gall tall

 

I'm talking bout co2

Here is a regulator, bubble counter, and solenoid valve.

You will also need tubing, and a CO2 bottle. I have found bottles on Craigslist. I get mine refilled at a local welding supply store. They just exchange the empty for a full one. You can also buy stainless steel tanks. But if you spend the money for one of those, you won't want to exchange it. The welding place I get mine re-filled at would also re-fill a tank I bring in. So I could keep the same one, if I ever got a stainless tank. But, they told me I would probably have to leave it, and they would get to it when they get time. Nothing that would take more than a day though. Something to think about. I have enough room to hide mine, so have a nice looking bottle doesn't matter to me.

My bad....You'll also need a drop checker, if pressurized CO2 is something you get into.

And you need CO2 tubing. Regular air tube breaks down over time if you use CO2 in it.

 

The wpg guide doesn't work with T5HO (high output) bulbs. You will have high lighting or too much light. There's a reason they're called High Output. It also depends how you are going to mount it-how high above the tank, the distance between the fixture and substrate. With just sitting on its legs you will have too much light. With this fixture you will need co2 and a balanced fertilizer or you will grow algae. Some fixtures give the possibility to run a single tube in a duel fixture. That's not my area though.

The stronger the light the faster the plants grow and a higher demand for co2 and nutrients.

Example: I've got a 48" T5HO with 2 54w bulbs suspended about 12" above my 55 gallon and this puts me around medium light or little more. I've got a good balance going.

 

Do u run co2

 

Do u run co2

I use Excel as my carbon source and dry dose fertilizer (micros and macros) 3x a week with a 40-50% weekly water change.