what lights do I need - 180gal

[OBEYtheFISH]

I need lights for a 24" high tank 180 gallon 72" length

 

[Fishkeeper26]

If your not planting it pretty much anything will work as long as you like it...

 

[OBEYtheFISH]

Yeah I'm going to plant it
Planning on having anubias, java fern, swords & plenty of moss

 

[jetajockey]

If you are trying to keep it low light then you'd be fine with a 6ft 2 bulb t5ho fixture. I'd personally go with a 3 or 4 bulb fixture with multiple switches so you can bump up the lighting in the future if you see yourself maybe going more high tech in the future.

 

[OBEYtheFISH]

I was at home depot & I couldn't find 6ft fixtures
& are the t5 bulbs really thin?

 

[jetajockey]

Yes they are really thin, you'll have to order the 6ft fixture or *maybe* find it at a specialty pet store.

You could do a pair of 3ft t8 fixtures if you wanted but it's not going to give you much light intensity to work with so you'll probably be pretty limited on the planted tank angle.

 

[OBEYtheFISH]

I might just go with aquatraders?
They are super expensive at pet stores
& I want t5ho cause I know I might end up wanting more plants
But also I need like 67k & 10k or something like that?