redfraggle
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I'm planning to start a low-tech 10g planted. I was considering buying a 10 gallon starter kit from my LPS and replacing the 2 included incandescent bulbs with 2 15W daylight compact fluorescent spiral bulbs.
My main question is: Are these shape bulbs suitable for dispersing light well in an aquarium (specifically 10 gallon)?
I am also wondering what level light this would be considered - I know that smaller tanks don't necessarily follow the 2W/gallon rule, but I don't understand the mechanics there. They make higher and lower wattages of these bulbs, so there is a bit of flexibility here (provided the bulb itself will work).
Any thoughts or experiences would be greatly appreciated.
My main question is: Are these shape bulbs suitable for dispersing light well in an aquarium (specifically 10 gallon)?
I am also wondering what level light this would be considered - I know that smaller tanks don't necessarily follow the 2W/gallon rule, but I don't understand the mechanics there. They make higher and lower wattages of these bulbs, so there is a bit of flexibility here (provided the bulb itself will work).
Any thoughts or experiences would be greatly appreciated.