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Klee Banned Posts: 420 Kudos: 307 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-May-2004	Okay, I'll kep it simple 10 gallons Ludwigia, vals, bacopa, hornwort 15 watt phillips bulb labelled as "great for aquaria" is this sufficient, or do I need to go back to the store?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	1.5 wpg. The plants you listed are not exactly light hungry, all moderate light plants. I've had Bacopa, Ludwigia and Vals in similar lighting and all did ok. They won't be busting out of your tank but should grow ok. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	The Val might bust out of your tank if it's a Straight Val.. Watch that Val ! The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
jimg87 Enthusiast Posts: 175 Kudos: 431 Votes: 44 Registered: 15-Jul-2003	i agree with bensaf... 1.5wpg is fine. -jim
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
chris1017 Fish Addict Posts: 610 Kudos: 421 Votes: 70 Registered: 09-Sep-2003	spend a couple of bucks on an incandescent light and get 2 screw in compact fluroescent bulbs. you could get 2 19 watt bulbs and have almost 4 wpg. then go buy the hagen co2 system or make your own and some nice fertilizer tabs and your plants will out grow your whole room. chris
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44
Klee Banned Posts: 420 Kudos: 307 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-May-2004	Thanks, but I'm trying to keep the lighting at a minimum--as well as the plantage. They're mostly just hiding areas for the Hyancistrus Zebra I plan to add into it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:44


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