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clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	Hello. Well im just asking questions about the new tank i want to get at xmas. The question is about light and whether these plants will survive and grow(anubias plants, java fern, lace java fern, hornwort, ancharis). I am either getting another 30 or a 55. 30-30watts, 55-40watts. Will it mater in the 55 that is less than 1 watt per gallon for the anubias and ferns since these plants do good in low light and subdued conditions?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	Yes it will matter. The java, lace java, and hornwort should be ok, but you might have excess dropping of needles from the hornwort. As for the other plants, less than 1 watt per gallon might not be enough for them to thrive. But they might just barley make it. Remember a 55 is deeper than a 20 so 1 Watt per gallon in a 55 is going to be less beneficial to the plants than if they were in a 20L at roughly the same amount of light. [span class="edited"][Edited by phoneshannen 2004-08-28 21:37][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
digiclear Fingerling Posts: 44 Kudos: 33 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	You could try, but i have trouble the laste 4 months, due to me just having under 1 wpg. I have just brought a duel globe reflector unit. with 80w in it now so its over 1.7wpg. I think it makes a difference. I was advised to get 2wpg for plants like java fern etc etc. But let us know if it goes ok for you.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	Right now in my 30 gallon, i have javafern and they are doing great under 1wpg. If i go for the 55, should i get the double bright strip light that is 80watts? Would this be good?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	Yeah at 80 watts for the 55, you shouldn't have any problems.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
clownloachfan Fish Addict Posts: 660 Kudos: 850 Votes: 115 Registered: 10-Oct-2003	I dont have to invest in a co2 system for the 55 since it is getting a littlle more wattage right? If it is, which i dont think, ill get the 30 instead. It still all depends what ill be able to get on xmas.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	CO2 is really only makes a BIG difference when you get to be over 3 WPG. It of course would not hurt. Why invest in CO2 when you can make it yourself. Do a google search for DYI CO2 and you will find plenty of instructions. The standard DIY CO2 uses a 2 ltr bottle and is really only good for up to a 20 gal. For a 55 just use 2. You can make all of it for about 10 USD.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:43


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