Lighting ok?

[Austin.b]

In my 10G, I have 2 15W bulbs on a cheap hood and an 8W fluorescent 10,000K bulb. What kin of lighting intensity is this? Thanks

 

[aqua_chem]

At least medium, possibly into high light. The fluorescent is probably largely unnecessary as the 15w cfls will be throwing a lot light.

 

[Austin.b]

At least medium, possibly into high light. The fluorescent is probably largely unnecessary as the 15w cfls will be throwing a lot light.

Oh really? I thought the flourescent was the nessacery(sp?) light lol the 15W's are the cheap ones that's why I thought they were really bad.

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[aqua_chem]

I can't tell from the picture what temp the bulbs are. I assumed they were plant appropriate bulbs. An 8w T8 isnt going to make much of a difference really.

 

[Austin.b]

I can't tell from the picture what temp the bulbs are. I assumed they were plant appropriate bulbs. An 8w T8 isnt going to make much of a difference really.

No, sadly they aren't even for planted aquariums. They're incandescent bulbs that's all it says.

 

[aqua_chem]

If you get good cfls, your lighting should br covered. What are you wanting to grow?

 

[Austin.b]

If you get good cfls, your lighting should br covered. What are you wanting to grow?

I just want medium light, right now I actually have some anubias, ludwigia, java
Moss, African water fern, Lobelia, lucens, crypts, and surprisingly dwarf baby tears. The DBT has been alive for about 3 weeks now and it's doing ok. Do you recommend any specific CFL bulbs?

 

[Austin.b]

Would this bulb be ok? It's 6500K, so I know thats perfect for plants. it's also 10W. Would two of these be medium light intensity?

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[aqua_chem]

Two if those should give you medium light.

 

[Austin.b]

Two if those should give you medium light.

Awesome! Thanks! Lol sorry one last question is this all I need for the drop checker?

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[aqua_chem]

You will also need your low range pH solution, but yes. Out of curiosity, where did you buy it?

 

[Austin.b]

You will also need your low range pH solution, but yes. Out of curiosity, where did you buy it?

Il lhave to google that, I don't know what I is lol I bought it on eBay actually it was $5+$2 shipping. My lfs sells it too. If you need some I could always pick some up for you from my lfs

 

[aqua_chem]

There were other people looking for some a little bit ago. If I wanted to make it, I have a .0001 accurate scale at the lab I could use.

 

[Austin.b]

There were other people looking for some a little bit ago. If I wanted to make it, I have a .0001 accurate scale at the lab I could use.

Oh wow lol that's pretty cool