Lighting Question!

[Corbo]

So, basically it's too late, but I just wanted to ask if this:

Nova Extreme T5 High Output X2 Lighting Fixtures

is a sufficient light for a 29 gallon planted tank? I already bought it, and I am just looking for reassurance, but I'm pretty sure it is a decent system.. better than my cfls I have now?

 

[itsgracia]

I have a 29 and that was Fort's recommendation for me. Keeps you at low-medium light. No need for CO2. Pretty cheap too.

 

[Corbo]

Woohoo! Thank you! Now I'm broke! Awesome! Once I get my new light and my driftwood I ordered I'm set... maybe a couple more plants.. I dunno. I feel so indecisive because there's so many options. :|

 

[Rokuzachi]

I've got that fixture. My one gripe is that if you need to actually fit it onto a tank that's 30" long, you have to remove the little tab that prevents the light shield from sliding out of the side if you tip it. The problem is that part locks into one of the rails for the feet, and in order to get the max 30" out of it, the foot needs to be at the very end of the rail.

That and, at least on mine, the plastic casting of the rail portion of the feet was a bit off, so I had to use some tools to trim plastic and get the feet to slide in.

 

[Corbo]

Is it overall good lighting though? For your plants to thrive?