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    Lighting two 10 gal. tanks

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    I want to set up 4 10 gallon tanks each with different plants and fauna. My problem is Money! I have very little to play with. So here's my plan.

    To save money on lighting I want to use standard 4 foot shop lights. Two tanks under each one. I want to get at least 3 wpg. Is this do-able? If so how do I figure out the correct amount of light? Any tips from anyone who has done something like this would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    Jay

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    Should be do-able. Problem is whether you want to put the tanks side by side.

    Total 40 gallons. So you need 120W to get 3W/g. So maybe you get 4 x 36W FL tubes. They are 4ft long.

    Since you are on budget, then install 2 tubes under a aluminum reflector (the ballast placed remotely) and place them over the tank. Make sure to be safe by earthing it and when handling it.
    koah fong
    Juggler's tanks

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