K katiastrophe Registered Member Aug 15, 2007 2 0 0 Aug 19, 2007 #1 I have a 20 gallon tank with low and medium light level plants. I'm about to have 55Watts of full spectrum light over my tank. My question is: Will having more light negatively affect my low light level plants?
I have a 20 gallon tank with low and medium light level plants. I'm about to have 55Watts of full spectrum light over my tank. My question is: Will having more light negatively affect my low light level plants?
mellowvision Seafood Lover May 17, 2007 5,099 0 0 Brooklyn NY www.mellowvision.com Real Name Bill Brissette Aug 19, 2007 #2 no, but it will positively affect your algae levels.
rich311k AC Members Mar 28, 2005 8,364 1 0 60 Long Island, NY Real Name Rich Aug 19, 2007 #3 It shouldn't. Anubias may develop some spot algae on the older leaves, good idea to keep them shaded.
It shouldn't. Anubias may develop some spot algae on the older leaves, good idea to keep them shaded.
K katiastrophe Registered Member Aug 15, 2007 2 0 0 Aug 19, 2007 #4 Thanks! Just the answer I was looking for. I will watch out for the algae level!
Mgamer20o0 BobsTropicalPlants.com Staff member Jun 4, 2003 31,221 19 89 www.bobstropicalplants.com Aug 21, 2007 #5 have 55w over a 20 gal also. havent had problem with algae. keep it heavily stocked with plants.