I need your advices about my lighting. - Aquarium Advice

desert falcon · 08-29-2008, 08:17 AM

First I want to state that I am a Turkish and I can speak english so so...
I can make some grammar errors

I have a betta aquarium and just it is 30 L. and I want to grow up Java Moss.
I have an hanging filter,8 W florosen lamp.Can I grow up Java Moss in this aquarium?
I am counting the light of each Litre with this formul : 8/30=0.2 light for each litre.Can I grow up my Java moss's with this provisions?
Have you any advice?Thanks...

My light informations...

KIT SET
- 8W T5 X1
- ELECTRONIC
BALLAST INCLUDED. X1
- BASE X1

220-240V / 50Hz
HRZ 2001 8W T5

My sand from brook and My Betta.

brutus · 08-29-2008, 09:58 AM

looks nice and its allready growing for you

desert falcon · 08-29-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brutus

looks nice and its allready growing for you

But it is not my question's answer.My light is 8W can I grow my Java Moss's from this aquarium.I want to state this I get this Java Moss yesterday.
Is my aquarium appropriate for this plants?

**Purrbox** · 08-29-2008, 11:11 PM

With these smaller aquariums you need more light to get to the various lighting levels. I'd say that with your current light, you're looking at very low light. You can probably grow Anubias, Java Ferns, Java Moss, and Crypts with the light. Unfortunately they'll grow VERY slowly.

bs6749 · 08-29-2008, 11:32 PM

Your java moss will grow but it will be a slow grower. If you are just looking to fill the tank with moss I'd suggest removing the moss from the tank and placing it in a container outside it the sunlight. It grows much faster with more light. When you get enough of it you can put it back in your tank. I'd also spread the moss out as much as you can so that it gets as much light as possible. Your tank isn't setup to grow most plants, only the types that Joy mentioned will do "okay" in your tank.

desert falcon · 08-30-2008, 08:00 AM

Your tank isn't setup to grow most plants, only the types that Joy mentioned will do "okay" in your tank.----I couldnt understand this part you know that I am a Turkish I can speak english so so Can you explain this part to me in detail??

SpeedEuphoria · 08-30-2008, 08:16 AM

He means

You have very low light. Only try to grow these plants:"Anubias, Java Ferns, Java Moss, and Crypts"

They will grow very slowly, or maybe not at all.

It would be best to get more light. At least double the 8w, so like 20w or so.

desert falcon · 08-30-2008, 08:20 AM

O.K I will get more powerfull light.Thanks for your advices

bs6749 · 08-30-2008, 10:07 AM

I meant that the plants recommended by Joy, username "Purrbox" are the only plants that will grow in your tank because you don't have enough light.

desert falcon · 08-30-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desert falcon

O.K I will get more powerfull light.Thanks for your advices

O.K I want only grow Java Moss...if it can grow in my aquarium the new lamb is not necessary.İsn't it?

08-29-2008, 08:17 AM	#1
desert falcon Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Republic of Turkey-İzmir Posts: 8	I need your advices about my lighting. First I want to state that I am a Turkish and I can speak english so so... I can make some grammar errors I have a betta aquarium and just it is 30 L. and I want to grow up Java Moss. I have an hanging filter,8 W florosen lamp.Can I grow up Java Moss in this aquarium? I am counting the light of each Litre with this formul : 8/30=0.2 light for each litre.Can I grow up my Java moss's with this provisions? Have you any advice?Thanks... My light informations... KIT SET - 8W T5 X1 - ELECTRONIC BALLAST INCLUDED. X1 - BASE X1 220-240V / 50Hz HRZ 2001 8W T5 My sand from brook and My Betta.

08-29-2008, 11:11 PM	#4
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,393	With these smaller aquariums you need more light to get to the various lighting levels. I'd say that with your current light, you're looking at very low light. You can probably grow Anubias, Java Ferns, Java Moss, and Crypts with the light. Unfortunately they'll grow VERY slowly. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

08-29-2008, 11:32 PM	#5
bs6749 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawton, MI Posts: 1,367	Your java moss will grow but it will be a slow grower. If you are just looking to fill the tank with moss I'd suggest removing the moss from the tank and placing it in a container outside it the sunlight. It grows much faster with more light. When you get enough of it you can put it back in your tank. I'd also spread the moss out as much as you can so that it gets as much light as possible. Your tank isn't setup to grow most plants, only the types that Joy mentioned will do "okay" in your tank. __________________ 100G Discus Tank, 55G Planted RCS Tank, 29G Angelfish Tank w/Breeders, 29G Class N Endler Tank, 10G CRS/CBS (S+, SS) Tank, 10G Yellow Shrimp Tank, 10G Snowball Shrimp Tank, and a breeding experiment with ghost shrimp in my other 10G tank.

08-30-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
desert falcon Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Republic of Turkey-İzmir Posts: 8	Your tank isn't setup to grow most plants, only the types that Joy mentioned will do "okay" in your tank.----I couldnt understand this part you know that I am a Turkish I can speak english so so Can you explain this part to me in detail?? __________________ 50 Litre aquarium 6Guppy,Java Moss,Filter,20W floroscent.

08-30-2008, 08:20 AM	#8
desert falcon Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Republic of Turkey-İzmir Posts: 8	O.K I will get more powerfull light.Thanks for your advices __________________ 50 Litre aquarium 6Guppy,Java Moss,Filter,20W floroscent.

08-29-2008, 09:58 AM	#2
brutus Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 250	looks nice and its allready growing for you

08-30-2008, 10:07 AM	#9
bs6749 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawton, MI Posts: 1,367	I meant that the plants recommended by Joy, username "Purrbox" are the only plants that will grow in your tank because you don't have enough light. __________________ 100G Discus Tank, 55G Planted RCS Tank, 29G Angelfish Tank w/Breeders, 29G Class N Endler Tank, 10G CRS/CBS (S+, SS) Tank, 10G Yellow Shrimp Tank, 10G Snowball Shrimp Tank, and a breeding experiment with ghost shrimp in my other 10G tank.

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