Ejack
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Hi guys, this is my first post here on these forums, so please forgive me if I sound nooblish...I am
Anyways, I've kept you're average tank for over 5 years now, but recently I've needed a hobby so I'm delving into the world of planted tanks With hopes and dreams of owning a wonderful planted tank that I seen here and other websites and forums and the ones many of you guys have.
The current tank I have is a 129l Bao Long RE5620 62x40x53cm which comes with 2x 20w 8000k tubes with refelctors. The aquarium roof itself is in 2 parts, the front part houses the 2 tubes with no room to attach an additional lamp. The Back half is basically and empty plastic box, where the tanks filter used to be (didn't get it with the tank so ended up buying an eternal one).
I'm gathereing from what bits I have been reading up on planted tanks and lighting, that the lighting in this tank wont be good even for a low mainteance low setup tank. If thats the case, what recommendations would you guys give on upgrading the lighting in this tank? I gather the back half is a good place to add an additonal light or 2, but Im a little uncertain with regards to types, brands, fittings let alone installation and modding. If someone could point me to a good article or post, or offer even a llitle advice, it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance,
Anyways, I've kept you're average tank for over 5 years now, but recently I've needed a hobby so I'm delving into the world of planted tanks With hopes and dreams of owning a wonderful planted tank that I seen here and other websites and forums and the ones many of you guys have.
The current tank I have is a 129l Bao Long RE5620 62x40x53cm which comes with 2x 20w 8000k tubes with refelctors. The aquarium roof itself is in 2 parts, the front part houses the 2 tubes with no room to attach an additional lamp. The Back half is basically and empty plastic box, where the tanks filter used to be (didn't get it with the tank so ended up buying an eternal one).
I'm gathereing from what bits I have been reading up on planted tanks and lighting, that the lighting in this tank wont be good even for a low mainteance low setup tank. If thats the case, what recommendations would you guys give on upgrading the lighting in this tank? I gather the back half is a good place to add an additonal light or 2, but Im a little uncertain with regards to types, brands, fittings let alone installation and modding. If someone could point me to a good article or post, or offer even a llitle advice, it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance,