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Lowland Nepenthes Terrarium Lighting on a Budget

Otto (Sweden, student) plans a lowland Nepenthes terrarium (30×30×60 cm), seeks affordable lighting. Found a T5 2×24W fixture (link provided) but unsure if suitable.

Another grower: T5s are excellent for lowlanders; 2×24W perfect for open-land species like lowland Nepenthes and Genlisea. They use similar Sunblaster T5 tubes with great results.

Good Growing!

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