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  1. 12-13-2012, 05:31 AM #1
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    So im new to the aquarium scene, and even more so to planted tanks. I got my 55 gallon off craigslist and the hood had a T5 light bulb in it. Its a single long bulb. I am not sure how great it is or anything like that. I was about to get a java fern or two and was wondering how well it would this light bulb would be. Im not sure of the wattage, I would look to see but its night time and in the middle of the night.
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  2. 12-13-2012, 06:49 AM #2
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    Imo a single t5 on so much water is low light. Java fern should work. Anubias is another good option. Both do well tied to something.
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    +1 to talldutchie on the Java Fern. Also you may need a new tube as they run down over time and the one you have could be quite old !
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    2) 70gallon, and 15 penguin and 12 red eye tetra with an Enheim pro filter.
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    If I only had the option of one bulb, I would get a 6700k daylight bulb. you'll be a low light setup at about 1w per gallon.
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    Good point. 6500k-ish is probably the best colour to go for with a single.
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    Ok sorry but I just looked this morning and its a 48'' Sun Glo T8. I could of swore before it said T5, but I dont think that makes a difference if im right. Isnt that just the size of something?
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