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Sammy T · 07-04-2009, 05:00 PM

I am currently running a 55 gal tank. My light set up is causing my plants to die within a few days of getting them. I have two hoods each with 18 inch 15 watt bulbs.

The more and more I read about lighting, it seems that I am way under the limit. What is the Ideal amount of wattage needed for a 55 gal and what lights do you recommend? I have the common flouresent light set up and all the other lights ive seen like corallife have different connections than the stock ones. Would I have to buy new hoods or what?

If anyone could help out it would be great... I am trying to get something set up before my plants die!

Thanks in Advance!

07-04-2009, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sammy T Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 300	Pure Noob. 55 gal - How much light? I am currently running a 55 gal tank. My light set up is causing my plants to die within a few days of getting them. I have two hoods each with 18 inch 15 watt bulbs. The more and more I read about lighting, it seems that I am way under the limit. What is the Ideal amount of wattage needed for a 55 gal and what lights do you recommend? I have the common flouresent light set up and all the other lights ive seen like corallife have different connections than the stock ones. Would I have to buy new hoods or what? If anyone could help out it would be great... I am trying to get something set up before my plants die! Thanks in Advance!