Thanks for the links Elaine! Lots of ideas... I'm definetely going with a
DIY hood, and putting in a 2 to 4 bulb T8 lighting.
Boy, that Takashi Amano doesn't mince words with his comments does he?

http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.or...tegory=0&vol=2
has some more 55 gallon (listed as 208L tanks) for you to look at what
various lighting setups will grow.

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