lighting

[Blueangel4730]

If I put 2 flourescent 2700k bulbs in would I have a 5200k light output or still 2700k?

 

[Scouser]

K is the colour of the light I believe.

I don't think 2 of the same lamps would make a different light colour.

Don't quote me on this tho!

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Two 2700k bulbs will still be 2700k. If you want to grow plants you need 5000-10000K.

 

[Blueangel4730]

I figured so, need to head to town then. Im doing a 10g plant only to grow healthy plants to transplant to my bigger ones later, do I need a heater? My temp in tank now is 73°F

 

[Mumma.of.two]

I figured so, need to head to town then. Im doing a 10g plant only to grow healthy plants to transplant to my bigger ones later, do I need a heater? My temp in tank now is 73°F

No need for a heater if it's just got plants in it.

 

[Blueangel4730]

Thinking of one small feeder size goldfish in my plat tank for the ammonia, plants love it I understand

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Thinking of one small feeder size goldfish in my plat tank for the ammonia, plants love it I understand

I wouldn't. Feeder goldfish can grow to a foot or more and will become stunted in a 10g. If you don't want a heater get 3-4 WCMM but the tank will need to be cycled to avoid ammonia spikes if the plants don't consume enough.

 

[jsoong]

Not to mention the feeder goldfish will eat your plants!

A much better fish choice would be an algae eating crew - siamese algae eater, otocinclus, or other small fish.

 

[aqua_chem]

Not to mention the feeder goldfish will eat your plants!

A much better fish choice would be an algae eating crew - siamese algae eater, otocinclus, or other small fish.

Not in a 10g...