180 gallon lighting help..

[Catfish Lover]

I'm looking to have a low light/low tech planted tank. What would be a good amount of light/fixture for this tank without having to mess with co2? Tank is 72 x18x24

 

[Rokuzachi]

Could probably go with 1 or 2 of these spaced 8" or so apart for more even coverage.

Although you may want to check the Lighting an Aquarium With PAR thread to make a more informed decision - it's been a while since I've purchased lighting but when I did my 60x18x21 tank I used a single 80w and was able to grow healthy crypts, moss, swords and vals from front to back of the tank without much fuss. I had a few more demanding plants in there and they needed to be directly under it since the light was weaker in the front and back.

 

[Catfish Lover]

Could probably go with 1 or 2 of these spaced 8" or so apart for more even coverage.

Although you may want to check the Lighting an Aquarium With PAR thread to make a more informed decision - it's been a while since I've purchased lighting but when I did my 60x18x21 tank I used a single 80w and was able to grow healthy crypts, moss, swords and vals from front to back of the tank without much fuss. I had a few more demanding plants in there and they needed to be directly under it since the light was weaker in the front and back.

Thanks a lot! I that looks like something I was hoping for, just didn't think the made them.

 

[Fishlover3578]

I accidentally posted on wrong thread