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bratyboy2 Big Fish Posts: 355 Kudos: 340 Votes: 1 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	is the coral life bulb a good bulb to grow plants with? im getting a 55 gallon (free and i want to get to 15 watt bulbs for the lighting and put some root fertilizer and normal fertilizer in and grow 3-9 amazon swords valsneria crypt wenditti and microsword will it be okay?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
joe fishy Fish Addict Posts: 605 Kudos: 1355 Votes: 65 Registered: 21-Apr-2003	The general rule of thumb is to go for 2 to 3 watts per gallon, so 110 to 165 watts would be best. Also, look for bulbs that are listed as 'full spectrum' or 'daylight', with a color temperature of 5000 K to 6700K (I'd go with the 6700K if you have a choice). Also, what kind of substrate are you thinking about? Flourite would be a great one to start with. BTW, don't mess with fertilizers until you get the plants established. They won't need them with low light, and too much too soon could cause an algae bloom. [span class="edited"][Edited by joe fishy 2004-09-08 15:36][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42
bratyboy2 Big Fish Posts: 355 Kudos: 340 Votes: 1 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	okay the bulb i want is a full spectrum 8700k bulb. i do want the florite and gravel to be mixed to gether. thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:42


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