Lighting a 65G

[Fishy_Fun]

Okay i need to know if MH are better at lighting than PC lights.I was either going to use four 55W or 2X55W PC.The tank dimensions are 48L,18W,16H.

 

[Bk718]

Can go T-5 better than PC
got a fixture for you 2x54 for $125 + shipping
or 4x55 for $150 + shipping

 

[Fishy_Fun]

Hmm but halide give the shimmer too.Would the spillage be high though with 2MH

 

[Bk718]

mh will be 2 much for the tank i think. And the cost of one.. ehh idk lol your choice.
But it would be
MH>t-5>PC

 

[Fishy_Fun]

Would one be enough or would the edges shade?

 

[Cory Keeper]

If you want a shimmer effect, use LEDs, MHs don't do well with plants.

 

[Bk718]

If you want a shimmer effect, use LEDs, MHs don't do well with plants.

nope.. MH are great for plants. Amano uses them for all his setups.

 

[Bk718]

Would one be enough or would the edges shade?

what size? all depends on how high you raise it. If anything you can have lower light plants on the sides

 

[Fishy_Fun]

i wouldn't want it that high above the tank since it would make a huge glare

 

[Bk718]

have in mind which MH lamp you want? for a tank thats 48" 2 would be good or atleast one light stip with 2 bulbs. But will be worth some $