10gallon 19Watts flourecsent 10k

[itsgracia]

Is there any plants I can grow in these conditions? Sand substrate.

Suggestions appreciated.

 

[neilanh]

Probably anacharis and some java moss or java fern. Maybe an anubias.

 

[mfdrookie516]

19 watts? CFL?

 

[mfdrookie516]

Oh... and while I don't suggest trying it... Here's a picture of a 10g that I had a while back. A single 18w T8 fixture with a 'cool' bulb from walmart. HM, anubias, ambulia, and a few others that I forgot...

HM is typically referred to as a medium-high light plant. YMMV

 

[itsgracia]

It's the tube lights so I'm thinking that's CFL?

I'm trying some Java Fern for now. I might pick up some others next time. What background plant do you all suggest?

 

[itsgracia]

Here are the two I picked up. Are they ok? Did I "plant" them right? This is my first try at plants guys so be nice.

 

[BigJim]

CFL is compact fluorescent light. It's usually one of those spiral fluorescents that can screw into an incandescent socket. They can come in a U shape also.

Anacharis or vals would work in the back.

 

[itsgracia]

Oh then they are not...its the tube lights. I like the vals..you think I have enough light?

 

[BigJim]

Most vals are supposed to be low-light plants.