TXaggie
Aquarium Advice Freak
So I'm going nuts from trying to figure out what I need to do if anything about lighting for my tank.
I just purchased a 29g tank that I'm currently cycling, fishless. LFS store said that the standard light that I purchased should be fine for a low light, low tech aquarium. 17w 24" T8 bulb - unsure of spectrum because it's not listed anywhere on the bulb/box. End goal is a moderately to lightly planted tank.
I purchased a few plants yesterday (3 crypts, 2 anubias) and planted them. I went online to double check the advice from the LFS store and now I feel completely confused. I've read everything from low light is less than 1 watt per gallon to low light needs to be at least 1-2 watts per gallon, to watts per gallon is useless and it's all about spectrum. I'm hoping to add a few more plants, some more crypts and christmas moss on my driftwood. Did I get the wrong fixture?!? Can I grow low light plants with this set-up?
I just purchased a 29g tank that I'm currently cycling, fishless. LFS store said that the standard light that I purchased should be fine for a low light, low tech aquarium. 17w 24" T8 bulb - unsure of spectrum because it's not listed anywhere on the bulb/box. End goal is a moderately to lightly planted tank.
I purchased a few plants yesterday (3 crypts, 2 anubias) and planted them. I went online to double check the advice from the LFS store and now I feel completely confused. I've read everything from low light is less than 1 watt per gallon to low light needs to be at least 1-2 watts per gallon, to watts per gallon is useless and it's all about spectrum. I'm hoping to add a few more plants, some more crypts and christmas moss on my driftwood. Did I get the wrong fixture?!? Can I grow low light plants with this set-up?