Mickeybags
Aquarium Advice Regular
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- Aug 3, 2014
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I currently have a single aqueon 15 watt t8 bulb. I've been doing a lot of research to figure out what bulb is the best for me. I figure it's better for me to have more lighting than necessary since I have ottos and nerite snails that do an amazing job at keeping algae at bay. However, I can't seem to find a fluorescent bulb over 15 watts. What confuses me however is what makes one bulb better than another? I've tried doing a planted tank before and it failed. I'm trying again this time with liquid c02 and flourish. But I would like more light! Is the wattage what makes a bulb more suited for plants or is there another factor. Also, am I wasting my time with and money with trying to find an incandescent and should I just switch to an LED such as a finnex planted+? Am I even on the right track with my planted tank. I'm trying to keep it low tech. Meaning no co2 tanks and straight sand substrate. If necessary I will remove the sand in the future to add a layer more suited for plants.
2 anubias nana
3 crypt wendeti
2 bocopa
Dorm room fish keeper
2 anubias nana
3 crypt wendeti
2 bocopa
Dorm room fish keeper