Hi, I have a 55gallon and I'm planning to start a low light planted tank. I have found the lighting setup that I am planning to use, but it's a bit pricey. I was hoping these bulbs would hold me over until I can get the fixture I want. I have taken a 48" dual bulb shoplight and fitted it in my wooden canopy over my tank.
These are the bulbs I am looking at.
http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/PROD/T12HO/F48T12-D-HO
They will work out to about 2.2 watt/gal. I can get 2 of them for $15 shipped. I think they will work just fine. Once I get my new light setup I can move them to my shop they will look great there too.
I am planning on using them for about a month or so to hold me over.
What do you think?
These are the bulbs I am looking at.
http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/PROD/T12HO/F48T12-D-HO
They will work out to about 2.2 watt/gal. I can get 2 of them for $15 shipped. I think they will work just fine. Once I get my new light setup I can move them to my shop they will look great there too.
I am planning on using them for about a month or so to hold me over.
What do you think?