lighting in a fish only tank

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  1. razvan

    razvan Astrea Snail

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    Hi, it is not an emergency but i could not open the hardware forum.can i get away with having 2x48" T8 200lumines lights that I purchased at the home depot? I have a fish only tank (55 gallon, aout 30lbs lr, 30lbs ls, 2 scooter blennies, 20gallon refugium with caulerpa and ls)thanks
     
    razvan, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    You could have regular no-frills fluorescents and be just fine.
     
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  3. silverwolf72

    silverwolf72 Skunk Shrimp

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    Pretty much any light would work
     
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  4. razvan

    razvan Astrea Snail

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    thank you for the input.
     
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  5. jbaker

    jbaker Feather Duster

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    Lighting on a fish only tank is pretty much just so you can see the fish. Don't use a plant bulb though or it could cause algae.
     
    jbaker, Nov 21, 2008
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