How the heck do you light a 2.5 gallon betta tank with live low light plants?

[PattyCakes81]

Hi guys,

How the heck do you light a 2.5 gallon betta tank with live low light plants?

I mean if I put the 10 watt cfl bulb I bought, wouldn't that be too much light? I won't be using CO2.

Wouldn't that create an algae farm in my little tank?

Thanks,

Patty

[ImACoolguy]

I wouldn't think so.

I used a Finnex clip on for a while on a 2.5g. And of course you can always raise the light which lowers PAR.


Caleb

[Fishperson]

What he said.

Raising the light is very effective.

I mostly hear of 9W CFLs being sold but I think you can find 7W also.

But yeah, just raise it. I'd say at least 15 inches from the substrate, which--depending on your reflectors--should put you where you want to be.

[PattyCakes81]

Originally Posted by ImACoolguy

I wouldn't think so.

I used a Finnex clip on for a while on a 2.5g. And of course you can always raise the light which lowers PAR.


Caleb

Originally Posted by Fishperson

What he said.

Raising the light is very effective.

I mostly hear of 9W CFLs being sold but I think you can find 7W also.

But yeah, just raise it. I'd say at least 15 inches from the substrate, which--depending on your reflectors--should put you where you want to be.

Thank you. I will try your suggestions!

[okapizebra]

Wal-Mart sells a 5 watt CFL. That's what I use on my 2.5.

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[PattyCakes81]

Originally Posted by okapizebra

Wal-Mart sells a 5 watt CFL. That's what I use on my 2.5.

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Awesome! Thank you okapizebra for letting me know.

Patty

[okapizebra]

No problem! It's actually in the fish section.

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[Coursair]

I also keep all my lights on timers. 🏼


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[Autumnsky]

How is the tank doing?