bullhead
New Member
what size metal halide woud I want to use ,wattage wise for a 50gal.(u.s.)tank.I think its 18" deep. Can I use a a single bulb fixture or do I have to use a double fixture to properly illuminate the entire tank.what is the best bulb iyo for plants?no paticular type,I wolud like to shot for 4 watts per gal.If I raise the hieght of the fixture does this lesson the amout of wattage availible to the tank?