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How many T5's?
- Thread starter Simanas
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hey, i ran 2 x 24w on a 50cm, it was hard work though and required a lot of co2. Best bet would be start with 1 and then increase if you feel you need it and are comfortable that you have things under control.
Anyway, thanks for input. Going to remake my light pendant....
always the way, everyone thinks plants need loads of light which just isnt the case. Get your co2 and flow right and you will be able to grow anything with one, will just grow quicker with 2.
Saying that as the tank is 60 wide i might consider two from the off to get an even spread as long as co2 is running from day one.
Saying that as the tank is 60 wide i might consider two from the off to get an even spread as long as co2 is running from day one.
Ian has made a good point but I would be tempted to install all four & use two to start with but as you gain confidence & learn about your tank I think four will be very useful to have.
You have a pretty big tank there, around 170 lt & at 450mm deep you might find as the tank develops you will need all four lights however as Ian points out the success of the tank is very dependent on the C02 & it distribution around the tank.
You have a pretty big tank there, around 170 lt & at 450mm deep you might find as the tank develops you will need all four lights however as Ian points out the success of the tank is very dependent on the C02 & it distribution around the tank.
