lighting

[nitrous]

what is the best?
fluorescent
incandescent

i think now i have fluorescent now what would be best for plants?

also u guys said atleast 1-2 watts per gallon when im looking online as watts go up the length goes up adn the 1 i like that says stimulates plant growth and then brings out beauty of plants and fish is 20 watts 24 inches which will fit well

 

[rich311k]

fluorescent.

 

[nitrous]

whats the difference? incandescent just 1 short bulb and fluorescent a whole rod?

 

[Sati]

http://www.thekrib.com/Lights/

 

[malkore]

incandescent is the screw-in type, normal 'soft white' household bulb that people have used for decades.

and they're about useless for plant growth.