55 gallon lighting

[soupcan]

I plan to have a heavily planted 55 gallon tank with low to medium light plants. no co2. I have allowed myself a tight budget for this tank so anything below $100 would be great. I dont know but that might be an unrealistic price. The more i research lighting the more i get confused. Help is greatly appreciated on what type of lighting is needed.

 

[jbree13]

If your having no co2 you'll need a good substrate, and good lighting as well. I dual t5 high output lamp should be good enough. You won't get them under 100$ in stores but online you will.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem?itemId=290714414859&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=48297185696
There's a link to eBay, the dual lamp is online 60$ plus shipping. It's a sweet deal.
If you want to look more just type in "t5 lighting 48" dual" and some should come up. I'm guessing your tank is 48" long

 

[soupcan]

Yeah it is 48" long. Thanks for the link! The t5HO wouldn't cause a huge algae bloom would it? Thanks again! I can't believe i forgot to check ebay!

 

[jbree13]

No it shouldn't! I have dual t5 on my 55 right now, I have the lights running for 12 hours a day, and theres very little Alge every 2 months or so I scrub the front glass a tiny bit!
No problem glad I could help!

 

[Klobianco12]

The dual t5 is the antic blue n white ones? And I have that is that enough light for corals?