New 55 gal planted DIY light

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z.fish.a.holic

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Just switched over my 55 to a planted set up, switched gravel for flourite and got a handful of plants from my buddy that he didnt have room for any more. For a light I built a new wooden housing, pretty similar to what comes with a stock hood; and wired 4 cfls in it (currently 26 watt bulbs...may be excessive!) Really tryin to do this on a budget and not spend a lot of money so Im lookin for suggestions on co2...maybe no co2 and stay really low tech and take some light away...Diy co2? Dont really know a whole lot lol

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RNeiswander

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Nice tank. Glad I could sell you the stuff lol.
 

z.fish.a.holic

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Pretty good, not getting tons of growth. (dont have co2 yet) but plants look pretty healthy and fish seem happy! Also havent had any explosions of algae yet either!
 

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Nice tank.
 

NB_Aquatics

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Looking good!
 
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