More Light!

[amesdrew]

I just ordered a 2 bulb fixture from fishneedit.com! I am excited because I have desperately needed more light for my 29gal.

My one question is, if I have more light will I need to add a powerhead into my tank? It is planted and hopefully will fill in with more light, I dose excel, flourish and trace. I just wanted to make sure I will have enough oxygen, because I don't want any problems when adding the new light.

I have an Aquaclear 50 on the tank already, and I don't really want to add the powerhead because it is always getting clogged because of the plants.

Any info?
Drew

 

[mfdrookie516]

No, lighting won't play a factor in the amount of oxygen in your tank.. at least not really. If anything, it may increase oxygen though more photosynthesis, though it won't be anything noticeable.

 

[andresdeo]

Depending on Your plants and their growth requierements what you might need is a source of CO2 IMO. If light was your photosynthesis rate determining step CO2 might be the new one.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I think with that lighting, and daily excel dosing, co2 won't be necessary

 

[andresdeo]

I think with that lighting, and daily excel dosing, co2 won't be necessary

Im sorry, not familiar with excel's composition.

 

[amesdrew]

No, lighting won't play a factor in the amount of oxygen in your tank.. at least not really. If anything, it may increase oxygen though more photosynthesis, though it won't be anything noticeable.

I was thinking the same thing. Thanks!