Lighting...

[FireDancer7905]

Hi!
What is the highest watt bulb you can get in an 18" bulb? I have a 15w, which is not doing it for me. I have lots of natural light on the tank, no problems with for almost a year now, so my plants grow insanely well. But, I am still looking for a better light to show off the brilliant rasboras I have.
Cheers!

 

[Rex Grigg]

Take a few minutes and read the lighting section of my Guide.

Without changing the electronics in your light the most you can get is 15 watts.

 

[FireDancer7905]

Thanks Rex! That was really helpful. I gues I'll either stick with what I have, or buy a second light strip and double up.

 

[FireDancer7905]

Well, I just got back from multiple lfs and have now doubled my wpg. I bought a glass canopy and I have 2 20" strips back to back. The tank is glowing and the rasboras are showing off their beautiful colors. Now, it's time to get serious about my plants. I picked up what I am pretty sure is an anubias of some sort and will be adding more plants as paychecks allow.
Thanks again for your articles Rex. I had never come cross them before and they were both funny and helpful!
~Brandy

 

[Rex Grigg]

Glad they could help. That's why I wrote them.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

what size of tank is this?

if you still need more light you can check out the power compact screw in bulbs.

 

[FireDancer7905]

It's my 10g. There's more light than I know what to do with right now, but my fish colors are brilliant!