When I first started this tank, it was a 10 gallon. The only thing I have left of it is the 15 watt light. Since the light was designed for a 10 gallon, and is now on a 15 tall, is it enough for what I have in it? Or should I have more. If I need more, since I cannot find a more powerful 18 inch bulb, should I put another fixture, bringing the total to 30 watts? Or am I ok where I am?
How Many Watts
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lighting doesnt matter much when your not using live plants. basically you just want as much light for your tank to be able to see the fish. that should be fine. i see a lot of people using 15w or so on 30gal.
I have heard, somewhere, that to little, or to much light can both cause algae problems. Is this right. And don't fish need a particular type and brightness of light to be healthy? Ihave been thinking about making a double tube hood for 2 15 watt bulbs. Would this be to much, for the fish, or for algae growth?