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Hi
I've just been given a 2ft tank and a Arcadia Lighting controller type C5
36W - 38W 48'' - 42'' ( 1'' DIA )
is this controller unit any good for a 2ft tank or is it too powerfull.

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* titsweat [2007-10-20]:
Hi
I've just been given a 2ft tank and a Arcadia Lighting controller type C5
36W - 38W 48'' - 42'' ( 1'' DIA )
is this controller unit any good for a 2ft tank or is it too powerfull.

I don't think it should be a problem. It might be brighter than you
need, and it might lead to excessive algae growth. If you're
planning a planted tank it could even be what you need.

Try reading the Lighting section at The Krib for more helpful
information.

http://www.thekrib.com/Lights/

It might have more information that you might find helpful. Also,
as always, try googling.

Alternatively, you might also want to browse The Freshwater Aquarium
(Google Group's group.)

http://groups.google.com/group/The-Freshwater-Aquarium

HTH

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* titsweat [2007-10-20]:
Hi
I've just been given a 2ft tank and a Arcadia Lighting controller type C5
36W - 38W 48'' - 42'' ( 1'' DIA )
is this controller unit any good for a 2ft tank or is it too powerfull.

I don't think it should be a problem. It might be brighter than you
need, and it might lead to excessive algae growth. If you're
planning a planted tank it could even be what you need.

Try reading the Lighting section at The Krib for more helpful
information.

http://www.thekrib.com/Lights/

It might have more information that you might find helpful. Also,
as always, try googling.

Alternatively, you might also want to browse The Freshwater Aquarium
(Google Group's group.)

http://groups.google.com/group/The-Freshwater-Aquarium

HTH

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