Friday, May 21, 2010

Lighting for natural tank ?

These are the plants I currently have in my natural 10g tank.





Java Fern


Anacharis


Vallisneria


Rotala Indica


Moneywort


Water Wisteria


Java Moss


Riccia





The tank does not receive any direct sunlight. Currently I have 1.8w per gallon fluorescent lighting, no fert, no filter. Should I up it to 3.6w per gallon or keep it at 1.8w ?

Lighting for natural tank ?
All these plants are considered low light plants, but the riccia. But 1.8 per gallon is fine to grow all of them. 3.6 wouldn't really increase growth, seeing with a different wattage each plant will have to regrow, meaning adjust to the new lighting. Alot of plant will grow different leaves than it used to have when bought.





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Reply:There are pink florescent lights that are designed for plant growth. Check your local aquarium store for stock.


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