CFL Question???

30ish watts isnt really going to be able to grow any plants no matter the spectrum.
this is , simply, Not true.

I grow plenty of plants in a 55 with a stock light, 48" t-8 bulb.

if you go with low light plants you can grow plenty.

Java fern (3 varieties)
several mosses
Anubias several specie
Cryptocoryne
bolbitus
just to name a few
 
Hi all,thanks for replies so far. Left my bonny wee island today across the sea and then another 60 miles to my LFS.where I bought 2 new 48" T8`s. ( Classica Tropical Sunlight and Classica Natural Daylight ) total of 74 watts. Tank certainly is brighter.Got a few plants as well that were recommended.Couldn`t find eco-complete though. Will travel again tomorrow further afield and see what I can come up with.Still wondering about how much eco-complete to buy though for the size of my tank.Any suggestions please!!!!!
 
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