Is 2x96W too much light?

[SoilGuru]

You may have seen my earlier post about the Satellite Compact light fixtures, but, would 2x96 watts for a 45 gallon planted fish tank be too much light?

Now i know it all depends on the kind of plants I have. I have a variety of plants that need high light and some that prefer low light (<2 W per gallon).

In general, do you think 2x96 W would be overkill?

 

[Colin_BC]

Too much light? What is this strange phrase you speak of?

That would give you 4.27 watts per gallon. Sounds good to me!

Colin

 

[Silly me]

You can never be to rich, to thin, your PC can never be to fast nor can you have to much light over a planted tank.

 

[Bol]

... provided you're able to provide a good balance of light, CO2 (which most likely means a pressurized system), and fertilizers.

If not, that much light will most likely result in soup.