sudz
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hey guys! thanks for your input on my first problem!
I've gone to big al's to measure the lighting space on the canopy. It has 2 spots for lights, both 18 1/4 long, and 4 inches wide, Making my total area to work with 18" 1/4, and 8" wide.
The lighting system (DIY or not) that i can find that will provide my 2wpg plus is a 96 watt system. AND, there is a strip light with this in it, I've gotten a chap at big als to mesaure one that he has at home. It'll be almost 200 dollars by the time i'm out the door.
96 watt square socket 4 tube light.
HOWEVER>.. it comes with a 50/50 light. and the store doesn't stock them, so i cant just trade for a 6700.
My question is: Will my plants still thrive on a 50/50 bulb for a year, until i HAVE to order a new bulb? i really can't afford a new bulb for it right now.
Thanks in advance!
I've gone to big al's to measure the lighting space on the canopy. It has 2 spots for lights, both 18 1/4 long, and 4 inches wide, Making my total area to work with 18" 1/4, and 8" wide.
The lighting system (DIY or not) that i can find that will provide my 2wpg plus is a 96 watt system. AND, there is a strip light with this in it, I've gotten a chap at big als to mesaure one that he has at home. It'll be almost 200 dollars by the time i'm out the door.
96 watt square socket 4 tube light.
HOWEVER>.. it comes with a 50/50 light. and the store doesn't stock them, so i cant just trade for a 6700.
My question is: Will my plants still thrive on a 50/50 bulb for a year, until i HAVE to order a new bulb? i really can't afford a new bulb for it right now.
Thanks in advance!