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    How much light

    Hi, I am setting up a 125 gallon saltwater fish only tank (there will be some live rock as well). Can someone give me recommendations on lighting? How many watts per gallon?

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    Re: How much light

    Don't pay any attention to watts per gallon, it is outdated!!! Look into either a T5 setup or VHO. Your fish will do well with either one.
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    Re: How much light

    Can you give me any product recommendations? the tank is 60 inches long, I was considering 2, 24" 130w PC units. is that too much light for fish only?

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    Re: How much light

    That should be fine for a fish only. You may want to check some of our sponsors here for lighting. The lites you are thinking about would be fine.
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    Re: How much light

    OK, just to make sure, if i use 2 of the 130w lights, that give me 260w on a 125 gallon Fish only tank....... no worries?

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    Re: How much light

    Heck yeah, that will be fine, but like I said, don't worry about the WPG, it really means nothing.
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