LightMyTank
New Member
First of all,hello everyone! This is a great site & I'm sure I'll return again & again I found you while searching the web for lighting help. I have been at it for over 3 hours only to be still totally lost & confused. I have a 45 Gal. (36x24x12) "newly planted" tropical, community tank. My lighting hood measures 35 inches (it's called a 36") the one fluorescent light tube is 24" long and a mere 18 watts, (its a Flora*Sun Max Plant Growth brand). After much research I've come to the conclusion I need way more watts of light, the problem is, my hood will only accommodate one 24 inch light tube & the max wattage I can find is 20 watts. How do I upgrade my wattage? I know it can be done,now the but ....I dont have $250+ to spend on "Power Compact Lighting Retrofit Fixtures" is that my only option? I'm open to any & all suggestions.