more design of fragging and propagation tanks..

[mr.mainelymagi]

Ok, I am having a hard time finding information relating to water depth and its effect on the amount of, and type of lighting
If I needed 11 watts per gallon in a tank 3 feet tall, I would need less in a tank 15 inches tall...correct? if I am wrong can someone point me in the direction of some lighting FAQ's lol because my local shop seems to be on the wrong path alot compaired to things I am reading

 

[jetskiking]

Here is a little something I threw together.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/364885/aquarium-lighting-101

 

[mr.mainelymagi]

Awesome thread, tons of usefull information.
My main challenge is from a budget prespective...I wanna start cheap, and maybe pick up a 125 gallon on the sly later, are 55 galloon drums ok to grow in? I am planning on cutting them length wise and laying them on their sides on a stand, then plumping them all to a master sump/refuguim with a bypass sytem in place in case somethnig happens. 3 tanks, 1 for sps/high light req, one for Lps, and a tank for odds and ends

 

[marchingbandjs]

watts per gallon dont mean anything anymore... its all in par and the lights your using.... 100 watts of PC are not the same as 100 watts of t-5... there are cheaper things made by rubbermade to use...

 

[mr.krabbz]

could you possibly give us the difference between the two? Which IYO would be the better choice? I am fairly new to this hobby so any help would be appreciated.

 

[mr.krabbz]

sorry i just read the thread from jetskiing, he answered my question perfectly.