Good tank-Bad Lighting

[Aquaboy]

My planted tank is just about complete. The fish are happy. But, I'm not sure about the plants. I have 2 very good filters (clean water), substrate, and plants. But my lighting isnt what it should be. I have a 29gal-high tank and a Power-Glo 20watt bulb for lighting. Do I Have Enough Lighting? What Else Would My Plants Need? What kind of lighting set-ups are good? How Much Lighting Should I Have? Any other info would be helpful too.

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[JohnPaul]

The answer depends *hugely* upon what plants you have in there. Some can live find in light under 1 watt per gallon (wpg); others need a minimum of as much as 2.5 to 3 wpg.

I would suggest you go to the freshwater "Planted Tanks" forum (on the main forum page here it is 3 down from this forum) and post a listing of what plants you have in there, as well as what substrate. The experts over there should be able to help you out.