My journey with my new 29 gallon long

[Supergummy]

 

[Brookster123]

As long as it's between 5600/7000k

 

[Supergummy]

What's 5600k mean, my dad and I can't figure it out

 

[Brookster123]

It's the color temp I believe, anyways if you look on the box there will be a small grid line with the rating there. I'll post a pic in a bit

 

[Supergummy]

Kelvins?

 

[Brookster123]

Think so yes, at any rate it will have a rating anywhere from say 2000-7000k

 

[Supergummy]

It's actually the bulbs color temp. I'll be a specific build and we'll be good!

 

[Supergummy]

Also, I need a new bulb for the actual tank light, how do I get one?

 

[Supergummy]

I meant a I'll buy a specific bulb

 

[Brookster123]

They sell flourecent tubes at hardware stores, you could also just grab one from an Lfs, a bit more money but it will def fit your fixture, again aim for 6500!

 

[Supergummy]

Should I go to a lfs?

 

[Brookster123]

I'd see what they had at the hardware store first..

 

[Supergummy]

Good idea! a big DUH moment on my moment

 

[Supergummy]

On my part! Again, Duh.

 

[severum mama]

As long as it's between 5600/7000k

Eh, I've grown plants in plenty of tanks with 10k bulbs.

I don't really see how you're going to get much light penetration from a desk lamp over the tank when there is a light strip on top.

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[Supergummy]

There two slots foe filters, I only have one filter

 

[severum mama]

So there is a small open slot in the back? I probably wouldn't bother to be honest. If your light is inadequate, budget for a new one (along with a glass top). Or, just replace the bulb and stick to java fern, java moss, and anubias, maybe some crypts if you pick up some root tabs.

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[Supergummy]

Ok, thx.

 

[Supergummy]

Here's my update!

Plants

I'm going to do a fair amount of Anuabis and Java French and moss. I'm going to do 2 or 3 crypts.
I'm going to do 2-3 caves and small Rockwell and a piece of driftwood also!

I'm going to keep the original lighting and in about a month grab a newer better lighting system.

I was kinda regretting my stock so I changed it. Here it is.

2 apistogramma agassizii
6 corydoras duplicareus
6 corydoras incolicana
6 harlequin rasboras

I'm open to any ideas/questions.

I've been looking for pool sand and gone to three different store, non had it. I'm going to order it online. How many pounds?

Thx - SuperGummy

 

[Supergummy]

Java fern