How to figure watts per gallon?

[jcb152]

What is the equation to determine my watts per gallon. I have a 55gal with 4 PC.

 

[Anonymous]

You simply divide the amounts of gallon by the number of watts. Although tank depth is a little more important than general size especially concerning PC's. Your PC's should have how many watts they are printed on them somewhere.

Glenn

 

[esmithiii]

Watts per gallon is not a good measurement. It is like determining how good a driver you are by the size of your right foot (Acceleration/braking foot). Tell us what kind of lamps you have, the dimensions of your tank, and what you want to keep and we will give you suggestions on lighting.

Ernie

 

[danmhippo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by esmithiii:
<STRONG>It is like determining how good a driver you are by the size of your right foot (Acceleration/braking foot</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL.... Well its more like the size of the left brain.

(haven't seen much of that happy face in today's posts!)

 

[yznhmr]

I HAVE 2 -250 MH AND 2 110 VHO ACTINIC ON MY 120 , IS THIS ENOUGH LIGHT?I HAVE A MIX OF SPS LPS AND A FEW SOFTIES..( MOSTLY GOING SPS) IS THIS ENOUGH?