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	15 watts?
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	What plants will do well with 15 watts?(if any lol) Also, i dont thing im going to be using a lot of gravel(just enough to cover the bottom) Eta: The tank is about six USGal and will most likely house guppies. [span class="edited"][Edited by katieb 2004-07-08 12:36][/span] ETA2: Looks like bratyboy had the same lighting question [span class="edited"][Edited by katieb 2004-07-08 12:38][/span] I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Just enough to cover the bottom will limit your selection to floating plants and those which can be rooted to driftwood or rock. Java fern, java moss, and hornwort come to mind as plants that can handle low light and don't need a substrate. I know there are others. And is this 15watts or 2.5wpg flourescent light? HTH a bit . ^_^ [/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	"full incandescent hood with 15 watt bulb" The only reason im leaning towards a small layer of gravel is because i want maximum room for my fish and want to avoid getting a lot of waste trapped in the crevices. Aquariumfish.net says i can use pots. http://www.aquariumfish.net/information/equipment_2_p2.htm#pots I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Incandescent won't do anything for plants, you should be able to use compact flourescents, aka "energy saver" bulbs to get the right type of light needed for the plants. Pots will work, but only for a short time before the plants become rootbound. ^_^ [/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	One more quick question on lighting Will a flourescent or incandecent light pose a fire risk if left on for 8 to 10 hours? Its not like i will have a high wattage, but the idea of an electrical fire is makes me a bit worried. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	a valid question. No it shouldn't. Especially if your hood is purchased and not a DIY (do it yourself) one. Incandescent lights will of course be hotter than flourescent lights, another reason why they are more popular in tanks. Don't forget that since the tank size is so small that you'll want to set the heater high enough that there won't be a signifigant swing in temperature when the lights go off @night. ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Thanks a bunch Babel! I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42


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