stephens0813
Aquarium Advice Regular
I was told (by my lfs) that a 8000k 15w light bulb would be good for a aqueon 26 gallon bowfront. Is this true? Its one long one. 24 inches I think.
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stephens0813
Aquarium Advice Regular
I was planing on doing low light to medium light like dwarf hairgrass.
Viper
Aquarium Advice FINatic
15w on a 26 gallon tank is less than 1 watt per gallon. If possible I would go with 2 bulbs for a total of 30w at least. Also, make sure they are fluorescent bulbs as well. Incandescent bulbs are basically useless to plants.
If you simply stick to the 15w bulb on that tank, you will have a very tough time growing plants
If you simply stick to the 15w bulb on that tank, you will have a very tough time growing plants
Coleallensmom
Planted Tank Enthusiast
A good range for plants is between 6,500-10,000K. A single 15w bulb on your tank would be enough light for some simple low light plants like java fern and java moss. However, it would not be enough light for dwarf hairgrass.
