Lighting help

[Jujubee]

I have a 20 gal long I just set up and am having a hard time figuring out the best lighting for a planted aquarium since I will be planting it. I already have several bulbs in the tank with a light on them but need a hood or light fixture that's made for the tank :/ if there's something out there that will also be nice to my wallet that would be preferable.
Can anyone help me?

 

[Fish_fiend]

Also looking for low light setup for my 55g, on a low budget.

 

[Jujubee]

Not easy! Haha

 

[20cc]

at 12 inch depth you can just get a 2 buld t5ho to do the trick

like this...
Aqualight with Colormax & 6700K T5 Fluorescent Lamps - 30 in

and for the cover get this glass canopy...
Amazon.com: Perfecto Manufacturing APF33300 Glass Canopy Aquarium, 30-Inch: Pet Supplies

total = $55

 

[Jujubee]

Goodness gracious! I've been biting my nails the last 2 hrs haha. I went online and found the exact light you mentioned! It does come with 2 bulbs are those sufficient for my needs?

 

[20cc]

should be because it is marketed for plants. they might not be the best but it will suffice and when you need to replace them you can then go ahead and get some better bulbs like geissmens . since the 20 long is only 12 inches deep you will be able to grow just about any plant

 

[Fish_fiend]

should be because it is marketed for plants. they might not be the best but it will suffice and when you need to replace them you can then go ahead and get some better bulbs like geissmens

any thoughts on a cheap fixture for a 55?

 

[20cc]

any thoughts on a cheap fixture for a 55?

i had these when i first started , they are great bang for the buck . one problem is the legs dont really fit you will have to adjust it a little unless they changed it since then.

Odyssea T5 Aquarium Lighting

or for $110 you can get the quad with the moonlights
http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-4x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52325p.htm

 

[Dallascowboys16]

I have that exact fixture for my 55 with excellent plant growth from mid-high light plants!

 

[flitabout]

Those are the lights I have. Well mine are longer and have 4 bulbs but the same brand. I love my lights.

 

[Fish_fiend]

i had these when i first started , they are great bang for the buck . one problem is the legs dont really fit you will have to adjust it a little unless they changed it since then. Odyssea T5 Aquarium Lighting or for $110 you can get the quad with the moonlights http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-4x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52325p.htm

Thanks! Those look promising.