57 gallons plants Tank - Need Help

[Zulaab]

I recommend the Current USA 36" Nova Extreme T5 4x39w
This will give you all the freshwater lighting you need.
Replace the Artinics with some 8800 or 10,000k or 12,000k lights.
The 12,000k will bring out more yellow in your fish, if you keep fish that have yellow in them.

Btw the last thing I wanted to say is I dont know anyone who makes a 57g but there are plenty out there that did the 58g 36 x 18 x 20.5

[Hogie]

Oceanic Illuminata Aquarium (36X18X21 inches)

That is waht i got.
Oceanic Illuminata Aquarium (36X18X21 inches)

[Zulaab]

That is waht i got.
Oceanic Illuminata Aquarium (36X18X21 inches)

Yeppers.. its sold "as" a 58g tank.. even though it does not hold that correctly, but since most people here online will recognize the 58 foot print as its a very common tank to see out there on the market :)

Cant wait to see pictures !

[Hogie]

Thanks to Z

so you think 4 x39 will be good ?

[wvgdiscus]

T-5's have different light out put per watts then a compact does.
So 4 39w T-5's will provide plenty of light for ur 58 gallon tank.
Just make sure each bulb has its own reflector.

[Hogie]

another question please.

Should i usea diffuser or reactor on my co 2 ?

[Zulaab]

Yes I think a 4x39 will be plenty good. Replace the Actinic light bulbs.
The best recommendation I have been told is replace them with the Giesemann Aqua Flora light bulbs.
Here is a link for one company who sells them

http://www.horticulturesource.com/product_info.php?products_id=4683

You are going to be looking at 156w of power over the tank giving you a 2.6wpg. I am sure one of the plant people can jump online and tell us if this is enough to grow what you want.