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On my 55 gallon I'm running a Coralife T5HO 2x54 and a 40 watt Life Glo 2 flouresnt bulb what does that give me as far as wpg? Or is it simply adding the watts divided by gallons?
If I'm running in the 3-4 wpg range without co2 is that going to cause a problem? The tank is a new heavily planted and I'm seeing new plant growth plus a fresh batch of brown alage. This is my plant package from livequaria Aquatic Plants for Freshwater Aquariums: Aquarium Plant Pack - Mega but I purchased the 75 gallon package for my 55.
I have a 2x54 watt T5HO on my 55 right now. I can grow all low and medium light plants, and some higher light plants, but nothing super light-demanding like Rotala macrandra or a carpet plant. I do have CO2 on the tank now, but not originally, and the biggest difference I have seen was in plant growth rate, not much difference in algae (I do have some). YMMV. Here is my tank to give you an idea...