So I have been doing a lot of searches on ac, plantgeek, and on the net for info on lighting. So I just have a couple of questions that I want to ask to clear some stuff up. I appologize in advance that this topic has been beaten to death.
I have a 10 gallon w/ a 15w flourescent bulb. I also have a 5 gallon eclipse with the stock lighting. Both are using 50/50 flourite mixes. So far I have java ferns and hornwort in both tanks, and a sword in both tanks (yes, i know sizing will be an issue eventually). So far the hornwort in the 10 gallon is turning brownish and in the 5 gallon it is doing wonderfully. The sword in the 5 gallon is also looking better than in the 10. I ordered a plant assortment w/ the following
1 Java Fern
2 Cryptocoryne Wendtii (Red)
1 Echinodorus Bleheri Small ( Amazon)
3 Ludwigia repens
1 Anubias Barteri
4 Echinodorus Tenellus
1/8 lb Java Moss
1 Portion Lilaeopsis
2 water sprite
Dwarf Sag
I was just wondering if my light in my eclipse is going to be sufficient?
For my 10g is there a 15w that is more geared towards plants that would be better than my stock 15w? If not, what are the most cost effective ways to get the necessary lighting to sustain my plants? I am trying to avoid anything high cost because I'm a poor college student.
I have a 10 gallon w/ a 15w flourescent bulb. I also have a 5 gallon eclipse with the stock lighting. Both are using 50/50 flourite mixes. So far I have java ferns and hornwort in both tanks, and a sword in both tanks (yes, i know sizing will be an issue eventually). So far the hornwort in the 10 gallon is turning brownish and in the 5 gallon it is doing wonderfully. The sword in the 5 gallon is also looking better than in the 10. I ordered a plant assortment w/ the following
1 Java Fern
2 Cryptocoryne Wendtii (Red)
1 Echinodorus Bleheri Small ( Amazon)
3 Ludwigia repens
1 Anubias Barteri
4 Echinodorus Tenellus
1/8 lb Java Moss
1 Portion Lilaeopsis
2 water sprite
Dwarf Sag
I was just wondering if my light in my eclipse is going to be sufficient?
For my 10g is there a 15w that is more geared towards plants that would be better than my stock 15w? If not, what are the most cost effective ways to get the necessary lighting to sustain my plants? I am trying to avoid anything high cost because I'm a poor college student.
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