Lights

[crp]

I have a 55 gal. Perfecto freshwater tank with fish only. I want to add some plants, but I need different lighting. I have the hood & strip lights that came with the tank ( 2 -15 watt bulbs). Should I get a full hood or a glass canopy with compact flourescent lights? I don't know what would fit with this aquarium, (it has a center brace). This is driving me crazY!!! Thanks.

 

[Allivymar]

Hiya crp and welcome to Aquariumadvice

I grabbed a Coralife fixture for my 55g; it sits right over the clear plastic strip in the hood. I only bought one for one side of the tank; I leave the other side with a 15watt bulb so its not too bright for my plec. I think its a 20 or 24 inch fixture.

 

[trenac]

This is where I got my 55G lighting: http://www.marineandreef.com/

 

[crp]

Thanks, which ones did you get? I'm still wondering if I should get a retrofit or what will actually fit?

 

[trenac]

I got the Coralife freshwater 2x65 48": http://www.marineandreef.com/products/aqualight_fresh48Single.jpg

 

[frsh36gal]

I've gone with ahsupply's retro kits for each of my tanks and swear by home made canopies. Home depot rocks!