Bryanm70
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Would two-90 watt halogen flood lights be sufficient for a 20 gallon (tall) planted tank? The lights seem to be very bright. If not, any cost effective suggestions? In the range of $80ish or less, thanks.
Would flood lights be sufficient for a 20 gal planted?
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Ian086
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Hi, i would be a very cautious with using halogen as they run extremely hot. Also they can be quite expensive if your running them for 8+hrs a day. I would imagine one would be sufficient, it would be equivalent to 2x45w. I have read a thread about LED flood light on here before and if i remember correctly, i think he/she was able to grow plants or coral with it. It would also more cost effective and less heat....
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phishfriend
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I bought one of these led floods. They work well.
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jetajockey
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Halogen is not efficient at all. They do make PAR style cfls but it's probably a lot simpler to get a cheap t5ho.
Ryeseen
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I went to a hydroponic store and found a t5 ho set up with everything for about $32 here in portland OR so I would look at a store like that.
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Bryanm70
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Perfect! Thank you
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Bryanm70
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What size fixture for that price?
Ryeseen
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They are 2 foot
jetajockey
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Bryanm70
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Is the two-bulb enough for high light plants? If not, would this one be better?: Odyssea T5 Aquarium Lighting
jetajockey
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A 4 bulb fixture is likely overkill.
