Fluorescent Light Strip

[FishDroid26]

I have a 10 gallon with a 19 watt fluorescent bulb over a glass canopy.
Now I did try researching the plant sites provided through AA however when it comes to low light plants, does that mean I can just use the standar fluorescent bulb that comes with the light strip?
I want to have a few live plants but without going the whole T5 lighting way, I don't mind the low light plants too much. Anyone can help thanks!

Also, do they require co2 much?

 

[rich311k]

Yes that should grow low light plants. Java ferns, java moss, anubia, crypts should all grow. Not fast but they should do ok.

 

[BBradbury]

Your Lighting Question

Hello Fish...

Here's a little aquarium lighting/plant information that was given to me some time ago when I was struggling with my first planted tank:

1 to 2 watts of light per gallon of tank size is enough to grow most aquatic plants.
Natural daylight is 5500 K, so you want a bulb in that range. A 6500 K bulb is recommended.
Low light plants need up to 1 watt of light per gallon of tank size.
Moderate light plants 1 to 2 watts per gallon.
Strong to bright light plants 3 to 5 watts per gallon.
Always dose at least a couple of different kinds of liquid fertilizers a minimum of two to three times per week, because plants are living things and require a variety of nutrients to grow well.

B

 

[FishDroid26]

Thanks a lot for a the responses, helped a lot.