chinoanoah
Aquarium Advice Freak
My tank already had 28 watts over my 10g. I added 30 watts today. 5.8 wpg, 
Here comes algae
Here comes algae
Added 30 watts to my 10g
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Floyd R Turbo
Aquarium Advice Addict
Actually, CFLs output about 35% more than T12s, which is what the WPG rule is based on, so you actually have 58 x 1.35 or 78.3 effective watts, or almost 8 WPG. Add some CO2 or you'll get so much algae you could...I guess I don't know how to finish that cleverly.
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f24/updating-the-wpg-rule-theory-69964.html
New Lights?
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f24/updating-the-wpg-rule-theory-69964.html
New Lights?
SparKy697
Aquarium Advice Addict
So many more variables.....
The WPG changes quite a bit on small tanks, plus the fact that you are using the spiral lamps means that there is a fair amount of loss. Not all of the light is making it's way into the tank and is lost in bouncing around. The lack of a reflector just adds to the inefficiency of the lamps. Not that a little co2 would hurt, I just would not freak out just yet.
The WPG changes quite a bit on small tanks, plus the fact that you are using the spiral lamps means that there is a fair amount of loss. Not all of the light is making it's way into the tank and is lost in bouncing around. The lack of a reflector just adds to the inefficiency of the lamps. Not that a little co2 would hurt, I just would not freak out just yet.
FastFly67
Aquarium Advice FINatic
dude, make a reflector. i did a homemade light fixture for about $20 bucks (we'll see how it works though) . it would definitely help direct the light into the tank. you can get a 10'x10" roll of aluminum flashing from home depot for $10. that and a little patience and imagination and it'd be awesome
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chinoanoah
Aquarium Advice Freak
I'm on it, boss. Thanks for all the info guys
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chinoanoah
Aquarium Advice Freak
Thanks, got that as a present for christmas from my brother-in-law. Apparently, its oversized bull-parts were too big to pass up. XD haha
SparKy697
Aquarium Advice Addict
rofl
While you are at it, pick up some rubbing/polishing compound. With a buffing wheel or a lot of elbow grease you can make a semi-respectable reflective surface.
mackdaddy81
Aquarium Advice Regular
Nice fixture!
So you ended up going with the same DIY fixture that I made.
What are you using as a cover for the bulbs?
So you ended up going with the same DIY fixture that I made.
What are you using as a cover for the bulbs?
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chinoanoah
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have white styrofoam board (the kind people use to spray-mount art projects on) cut out now fit flush around it all. I'm out of town right now but I'll post a pic of it once i get back next week.
I also think I want to spray the "hood" i built black.
Got hair algae growing like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa right now, co2 hasn't been hooked up yet.
I also think I want to spray the "hood" i built black.
Got hair algae growing like whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa right now, co2 hasn't been hooked up yet.
JustOneMore20
Algae Fighter
Looks like most of the plants you have there are slow growing....and don't need that much light. Add some faster growers.
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chinoanoah
Aquarium Advice Freak
Looks like most of the plants you have there are slow growing....and don't need that much light. Add some faster growers.
What plants do you have in mind?
