Getting down to it!

[Scottyhorse]

Then you'll have to go with low light plant's I'm afraid.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Check this thread out for low light, low tech planted tanks.

Low Tech Tank Show-and-Tell (low tech can be lush, too! =)

 

[KPhilly]

So could I get away with low light plants in my tank with these bulbs, even though its a higher tank than most? Do some low light plants get tall? Does any of this light affect the stock of my fish?

 

[Scottyhorse]

Light doesn't affect fish. Unless it's like a disco maybe.

Since the tank is tall, the light needs to be powerful to penetrate the water to get a good amount of lighting. Since you only have a t8 bulb (which are low light on any tank) you will only be able to grow very low-low light plants.

 

[KPhilly]

Wait! Are there converters I can get to plug into my T8 sockets to fit T5 bulbs?

 

[Newkeeperotis]

I have t8s on my tank and there kicking out enough light to keep my 2 amazon swords very happy

 

[KPhilly]

Only two plants and its in your 125 gallon tank? I want a fairly heavily planted tank though.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Not sure about the converters, I but I personally wouldn't feel safe doing that.

And, Amazon Swords are low light plants. A couple t8 bulbs will have no problem growing them.

 

[Newkeeperotis]

I'm going planted just doing it slowly tho

 

[KPhilly]

Do you have a strong current in your tank?

 

[Newkeeperotis]

No mine has changeable flow speeds

 

[KPhilly]

I'm not sure if mine does or not.

 

[KPhilly]

My advice is throw the Nutrafin Cycle in the bin along with the PH adjusting chemicals.

Get your hands on some pure ammonia and do a fishless cycle.

Also for tanks over 55G I normally would recommend a backup heater.

Finally what sort of filtration system will you be setting up?

I have the pure ammonia. What's my next step?

 

[Cynic]

I have the pure ammonia. What's my next step?

Read.

Tips and Tricks For Your Fastest Fishless Cycle! - Aquarium Advice

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html