Using CFL's with plants

[cstar]

I'm currently running a 10g planted tank only a few plants now. Getting more next week. Plants like amazon sword, rotalla, jungle val, bacopa Caroliana, wisteria. I'm running 2 13 watt CFL's 6500k. Will this work or do I need special lights? This I my first planted tank

 

[Brookster123]

That will be ok for low to low/med light plants. You could always jump.to 23 watters and get good med light

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[jetajockey]

Sounds good to me.

 

[cstar]

Thanks. It's my first planted tank?

 

[Coursair]

Thanks. It's my first planted tank?

Then stick with your current lights. Unless you want to learn more about CO2. Raising wattage means more maintenance. Plus you'd need to check your fixture. Do NOT exceed fixture wattage.

My 10g under two 10 watt CFLs http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003Q...keywords=Aquarium mini cfl&ref_=sr_aw_ph&sr=1




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[cstar]

Nice. I'll take your advice and stick with my lights for now. At least until I learn more about using co2. I'm getting some apono crispis, bacopa Caroliana, wisteria, and amazon swords. Will these do alright with that lighting?

 

[aqua_chem]

2x13w bulbs in a 10g is a fairly significant amount of light. Not 'high light', but definitely medium I would say. Definitely in the range where glut would be beneficial.

 

[cstar]

Is that a CO2 booster?

 

[cstar]

What about dyi CO2?

 

[aqua_chem]

It is a carbon supplement that works similar to CO2, but less efficacious. DIY CO2 is strictly better, but it can be a hassle to get running and maintain.