I've been asked what lighting am I using and I didn't have a good answer at that time. Well, I researched what I've got and here it is.
I'm using a 20 gallon tank but I don't know exactly what it is other than it's made by Aqua Japan
Have in my setup:
Tank
Aqua Japan AJ-75 (20 Gallon rimless, rounded corners)
Lighting
ARCHAEA ULTRA-GRO AQUATIC PLANT LED (FOR 60CM TANK)
ARCHAEA Ultra-Gro PG Series Lighting System is the newest LED line up that uses QUAD Chips (W,R,G,B) LED technology specifically designed for growing aquatic plants, which generates multi spectrum and simulates the natural sunlight. As a result of combining with the 7000k color temperature and ideal PAR(photosynthetic Available Radiation) rating, all aquatics plants (includes red stem plants and ground cover that demand high output lighting) thrives, and produces lush bright color through optimum photosynthesis process.
While, the new Archaea Ultra-Gro PG series LED light fixture is brighter with increased power output, and offers more light coverage due to wider body frame, it still maintains a light weight, low profile design and being very power efficient just like the Archaea SLIM-PRO series.
Now, the mounting legs are not only adjustable for adapting various aquarium sizes, is also can be flip upward at 120 degree angle for easy access and maintenance.
Lighting Specifications
- Quantity of LED Lamps: 14pcs
- Color temperature: 7000k
- Luminous intensity: 100~150 LM per LED
- Total Power per fixture: 28W
- Power per LED lamp: 2W
- Input Power: AC100V-240V
- Output Power: DC 20V
- Power cord total length:8.5 ft
- Light Housing Dimension: (L 24"xW 4-1/2"xH 7/8")
CO2
ARCHAEA CO2 REGULATOR (PRO) SINGLE GAUGE (FITS PAINTBALL TANK)
A compact, stylish CO2 regulator with electronic solenoid for use with standard Paint ball cylinder. It features an innovative "Tool-Free" self locking mechanism, which utilizes the CO2 pressure to screw lock the regulator on the Standard CO2 cylinder. With this new design, you can hand tighten the regulator to the CO2 tank without an Adjustable Wrench.
ADA POLLEN GLASS MINI (CO2)
Pollen Glass is a CO2 distributor, which virtually pollinates the entire aquarium with tiny carbon dioxide bubbles. Pollen Glass is hand made from high quality Japanese glass. Its form is designed for use in a standard size 60cm aquarium (approx 20 Gallon) or under.
ADA CABOCHON RUBY
Once CO2 supply is stopped, aquarium water often flows backward into the silicon tube toward the regulator. If water enters regulator, it may cause serious damage. In order to avoid accidents, be sure to use a no-return valve. A standard plastic no-return valve, loses its function due to wear and tear of its internal bladder, however the all glass, handmade Cabochon Ruby can be used indefinitely, and makes an elegant addition to your aquarium.
ADA CO2 GLASS BUBBLE COUNTER
CO2 Glass Counter is designed for measuring the amount of CO2 supply employing the simple yet accurate bubble counting method. It can measure up to 4 to 5 bubbles per second and it's hand made, all glass, simple design, matches to the aquarium. Glass Counter is crucial to the minute adjustment of CO2 supply.
ADA Drop Checker
For monitoring proper dosage of CO2. Depending upon aquatic plants and their growth conditions, the amount of CO2 required changes dramatically. Drop Checker is an original glassware unit, designed to indicate the CO2 amount diluted within the water with color change of the pH reagent inside, in order to understand the proper amount of CO2 supply. You can easily judge the proper CO2 supply by comparing the color of reagent with pH color test card.
Substrate
ADA POWER SAND SPECIAL-M (6 LITERS)
Power Sand Special is the base substrate material with additional organic nutrients. Bacter 100 and Clear Super are blended for promoting the growth of bacteria. It is excellent for the plants actively absorbing nutrients from the roots, such as Cryptocoryne and easy to maintain for a long time. Please select right size, S, M, L according to the depth of tank.
ADA AQUA SOIL - AMAZONIA (9 LITERS) - NORMAL
Designed to reproduce the image of Amazon, create an aquascape depicting the fertile South American rainforest with the dynamic alternation of rainy and dry seasons. Normal and Powder Type available. AQUA SOIL SERIES A high pH level (alkaline) of the substrate causes difficulties for aquatic plants in consuming nutrients. The Aqua Soil Series decreases the hardness of the water and lowers the PH level to the degree at which most aquatic plants can consume nutrients and comfortably grow. Aqua Soil granules maintain their shape and density for long periods underwater securing good circulation of water and oxygen through the substrate. With Aqua Soil, growing difficult plants such as Tonina sp. becomes easier, and it is ideal for fishes demanding soft water.
- Completely new substrate made from specially processed natural material from the earth.
- Colloid particles capture dirt floating in the water, without any chemical treatment.
- Gives clarity to the water and creates conditions ideal for healthy growth of aquatic plants.
- Helps to lower the hardness level of the water.
- Helps to bring the pH level of the water down to an ideal level for most of the aquatic plants.
- Composed of granules of size and density ideal for the fast development of healthy plant root systems, rather conventional substrates such as sand.
- Granules maintain their shape for a long period in water, holding air between them, which is vital for the long time maintenance of a planted aquarium.
- Used with Power Sand stimulates the fast colonization of bacteria in the substrate and creates perfect conditions for plant root systems.
- Most desirable pH level for most aquatic plants(ph 5.5 - 6.5) to develop their root systems.
I've also been asked about my plants. I still need a little help with identifying what I've got. However, I ordered more plants and here is a list of what I ordered.
Bolbitis heudeloti
Creeping Charlie - Micromeria Brownei
Fissidens Noblis moss
Pennywort
Rotalla
Salvinia
Subwassertang Moss
Water Sprite
If everything does well, GREAT. I expect some of these won't and I'll pull them out. I had one type of plant (the mystery plant) that disintegrated. Every one of them everywhere in the tank completely melted to nothing in just a couple days. Other than that I've had no real problems with the plants, just looks like I could fit more and if they do well, they'll add to the tank.
