[AquaticLife] Need help for Lighting for Plants for those up for the challenge
I’m no lighting expert but we do have a few out here.
What are your tank dimensions, primarily the depth, as a deeper tank needs much brighter light to pierce the water down to the plants? What is the wattage on each tube that you currently have installed? Two tubes may not be enough since you want at least 1 watt per gallon and up to 2-3 wpg depending on the plants. If you cannot afford to upgrade your lighting fixture, then you should stick with low-light plants like some of the ones on these pages of very easy and easy plants.
http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_list.php?category=2&filter_by=2
http://www.plantgeek.net/plantguide_list.php?category=2&filter_by=3
I’m sure one of the “experts” will be along to give you more details about how you could upgrade your current lighting at a minimal cost.
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