Lighting a 90g

[blizowman1]

But if it did would the 162 be to much or require co2

 

[fort384]

I don't think you would have to run carbon dioxide with 162 watts over that tank.

 

[blizowman1]

So if I have 40lbs of Eco complete and 15 lbs of flourite and mix it all up with gravel to make the rest of the substrate would this be enough or will I need more to mix in with the gravel

 

[fort384]

Might be enough. You only need an inch or so of substrate.

 

[jetajockey]

This is the 3 bulb catalina fixture 48 Inch 3x54 Planted Aquarium Light with Splashguard

I answered your substrate question in your other thread.
Dirt vs commercial substrates - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community

 

[Tcal01]

This is the 3 bulb catalina fixture 48 Inch 3x54 Planted Aquarium Light with Splashguard

I answered your substrate question in your other thread.
Dirt vs commercial substrates - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum Community

So would this light fixture be considered medium or low light on a 90 g

 

[jetajockey]

PAR vs Distance, T5, T12, PC - New Chart

This chart breaks it down a little better than I can. It's definitely not low light unless you run 1 bulb, I think it'll end up being more on the medium side with 2 and closer to, or at high light with all 3 going.

 

[Tcal01]

PAR vs Distance, T5, T12, PC - New Chart

This chart breaks it down a little better than I can. It's definitely not low light unless you run 1 bulb, I think it'll end up being more on the medium side with 2 and closer to, or at high light with all 3 going.

And the light that you posted has the option to turn on each bulb individually?

 

[blizowman1]

Well it has the option of having one bulb, two bulbs, or all three bulbs on

 

[Tcal01]

Well it has the option of having one bulb, two bulbs, or all three bulbs on

Oh OK. Sorry i kinda jacked the thread :/

 

[Rxfisher]

I just received that 3 bulb fixture this past week, wow is it. Bright. 1 bulb is good low light , 2 is well into medium.
U can switch 1, 2 or 3 bulbs. Also I had a little damage to fixture, they were super to deal with. Sent replacement part in
Two days, CA to FL

 

[blizowman1]

Yea in about three weeks that'll be the fixture I order gotta wait for a week no bills are due

 

[Tcal01]

I just received that 3 bulb fixture this past week, wow is it. Bright. 1 bulb is good low light , 2 is well into medium.
U can switch 1, 2 or 3 bulbs. Also I had a little damage to fixture, they were super to deal with. Sent replacement part in
Two days, CA to FL

so then 3 bulbs would he high light? I think IM going to get this fixture too. Its a great deal