Planting And Lighting.

[B.foo]

I would like to set up my 55 gallon tank. It will be a planted aquarium. What lighting will I need for plants and fish (Terras ect). I am also on a budget. I don't have 200$ to spend on lighting
So what lighting do I need and any aqua scraping ideas?
Thanks!

 

[RadaR]

Any standard floursecent tube light will do. You can get these at any hardware shop or you can opt for the more expensive tubes from pet shops
If you're a beginner then don't use too much light. Around 50Wwatts should be fine.
Some good background reading.
And another.

 

[SO19Firearms]

...and an interesting look at how different lights can effect the look of your tank -

The Planted Tank - Lighting

 

[dluttinger]

...and an interesting look at how different lights can effect the look of your tank -

The Planted Tank - Lighting

I use a high output lamp that takes 2 lights. The color of you fish will be amazing and your plants grow twice as fast (given good soil,c02,etc)
they are about $50 but are worth it. Just include some large plants for some fish dislike the lights. My dwarf gourami hide under my bed of annubias nana.
they're definately worth the money.