Lighting a 65G

[Fishy_Fun]

well i was thinking two 70 watt lamps hung over the aquarium.Would that be better than 210W of PC
EDIT:i already have an AH supply 2x55W PC lights so all i would need is another if i went that route but i was going to go rimless and i think these would look bulky.Though the MH i think would make alot of glare and spillage

 

[Bk718]

most likely mh would be better, wpg rule wont apply.
What kind of plants you are planning to grow?

 

[Riiz]

well i was thinking two 70 watt lamps hung over the aquarium.Would that be better than 210W of PC

I would go with the 2 70watt over 210PC. But if I was lighting a new tank, I would go with T5, say 2-3 54watt bulbs. The spread is better, and they run alot cooler, plus you have the advantage of running a mix of bulbs, to what suits your eyes/plants.

 

[Fishy_Fun]

MH don't apply to the WPG?Also how hot would these run?

 

[Riiz]

MH don't apply to the WPG?Also how hot would these run?

They can heat the water a bit, if they are close enough. Wouldnt be a problem if your fish room is air-conditioned or naturally cool.


MH and anything not T12 doesnt really apply to the WPG rule.

 

[Bk718]

MH don't apply to the WPG?Also how hot would these run?

wpg rule only for fluorescent lights.

metal halides run HOT!!

 

[Fishy_Fun]

then i might have to reconsider MH since its in an upstairs bedroom and the room gets in the 90 during summer.So know my question is how do i hang those ahsupply 55W kits?

 

[Bk718]

then i might have to reconsider MH since its in an upstairs bedroom and the room gets in the 90 during summer.So know my question is how do i hang those ahsupply 55W kits?

why dont you want to go for t-5? in the end will pay almost the same as for a 2x55 ahsupply with bulbs

though if you want to hang ahsupply then you can make a box to hold the light. Paint it black or w/e.. might not look pretty but will work.

 

[Fishy_Fun]

thing is i already have a ah 2x55 watt kit on the 29 and don't know what i will do with it once i upgrade.What are these lights you speak of o wise one?lol

 

[Bk718]

well you have two options.
Either go for nova extreme t-5 2x54 for $100shipped
or go for
catalina solar 2x54 or 4x54

It will actually be a great fixture to hang since it has a nice sleek look.