How much lighting do i need for my 55 gallon saltwater tank?

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Cameron asked:


I have a 55 gallon measurement 48″ long x 17″ deep, currently have 2x 15 watt 50/50 reef lights, and was wondering how much lighting i needed for a reef? Or are there some things I can put in with this much lighting? I just want to add some more colors… Any suggestions would be helpful what things to buy or what new lighting I might need…
I don’t really want to spend too much…

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    1. Birdman Says:
      December 21st, 2009 at 7:42 pm

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      The ripple effect you can get good color from either t5s pcs or mh lighting how much money do you are going to spend we need more info.
      The ripple effect you are going to put in it also depends on what you are going to put in it if i9s just.