how much light

[sundevil_brian]

Im thinkin about turning my 55gal tank into a planted sw tank. im in the planning stages right now and wanted to know how much lighing to put over it. i was thinking of going with 4 overdriven t8 bulbs 2x6500k 1x10000k and 1xactinic. the overdriven bulbs will use about 54 watts so it will put out about the same light as a t5ho w/ no reflectors. does that sound like enough? too much?

i will prob stick to macro algeas and not sea grasses.

 

[kmk2307]

For most macroalgae, that should be fine. Caulerpa, Halimeda, Penicillus/Rhipocephalus (sp?), assorted red "seaweeds" and others should do just fine.

HTH,
Kevin