55 gallon growing lights

[BirdyBird]

What brand would you recommend for a 55 gallon tank? I’m planting a high light tank and can’t decode what lighting to use. It could be LED or a T5 or whatever else. I could even do two lights if necessary but would prefer just one strong one. Need something that could keep the color on red plants as well.

 

[Lilyann]

Im really liking my Fluvel 3.0 lights on my 180 gallon.
This is a great light: and programmable!

Here is a review from Cory:

 

[Metalhead88]

I have a coralife t5 and I would not recommend any fixtures that use a high output t5 bulb. They are just so damn bright. That's really my only complaint. I had that fixture on a 55 for a little bit and it was so bright my fish would hide from it. It was much better when I upgraded to a taller tank.... still on the bright side. Fish don't hate it though.

If I was to buy a new light today, I'd go with the fluval plantlife. I'd probably upgrade to one eventually. The customization is just amazing for a light.

I've never been disappointed with any fluval product.

 

[BirdyBird]

Thanks guys! In order to get high light plants would you recommend one or two of the fluval 3.0 48”?

 

[Lilyann]

Will you be doing Co2 as well?

 

[BirdyBird]

Yes I will

 

[Lilyann]

Yes I will

Yes, then, with Co2, I would definitely do 2 fixtures.
- You will get much more spread front to back and in corners.

 

[BirdyBird]

Thank you!

 

[Metalhead88]

You can start with one and do another later on if needed. I'd assume one would be enough, but I cannot speak from experience with that fixture

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