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best bulb for 20 gal tank
I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I
keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Dave Smith wrote:
I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave Go to www.hellolights.com and check out their CoraLife 65W complete compact fluorescent hood. I put it on my 20 and the plants have improved greatly. If you're somewhat good working with wood, check out www.ahsupply.com and their compact fluorescent kits. -- dan |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Dave Smith wrote:
I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave Go to www.hellolights.com and check out their CoraLife 65W complete compact fluorescent hood. I put it on my 20 and the plants have improved greatly. If you're somewhat good working with wood, check out www.ahsupply.com and their compact fluorescent kits. -- dan |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Dave Smith wrote:
I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave Go to www.hellolights.com and check out their CoraLife 65W complete compact fluorescent hood. I put it on my 20 and the plants have improved greatly. If you're somewhat good working with wood, check out www.ahsupply.com and their compact fluorescent kits. -- dan |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Dave Smith wrote:
I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave Go to www.hellolights.com and check out their CoraLife 65W complete compact fluorescent hood. I put it on my 20 and the plants have improved greatly. If you're somewhat good working with wood, check out www.ahsupply.com and their compact fluorescent kits. -- dan |
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Hi Dave
IME, although you may not have strong lights Java fern should trundle along quite nicely even at very low light. How have you planted it? It should be tied onto a chunk of driftwood or onto a rock. If you plant the Rhizome below the gravel/substrate there's a good chance that it will rot! HTH -- **So long, and thanks for all the fish!** "bottom feeder" wrote in message ... Dave Smith wrote: I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave Go to www.hellolights.com and check out their CoraLife 65W complete compact fluorescent hood. I put it on my 20 and the plants have improved greatly. If you're somewhat good working with wood, check out www.ahsupply.com and their compact fluorescent kits. -- dan |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Hi Dave
IME, although you may not have strong lights Java fern should trundle along quite nicely even at very low light. How have you planted it? It should be tied onto a chunk of driftwood or onto a rock. If you plant the Rhizome below the gravel/substrate there's a good chance that it will rot! HTH -- **So long, and thanks for all the fish!** "bottom feeder" wrote in message ... Dave Smith wrote: I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave Go to www.hellolights.com and check out their CoraLife 65W complete compact fluorescent hood. I put it on my 20 and the plants have improved greatly. If you're somewhat good working with wood, check out www.ahsupply.com and their compact fluorescent kits. -- dan |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Dave,
Believe it or not, I have had great luck with Sylvania daylight and Philips Alto Series Daylight Fluorescesnts (Available in lighting sotres and Home Depot) I have 23 tanks that hold plants for my business and they seem to work well---not to mention they cost about $6 each. For the 20, I suggest eh Sylvania F15-T8 Daylight. Lowcoaster "Dave Smith" wrote in message ... I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Dave,
Believe it or not, I have had great luck with Sylvania daylight and Philips Alto Series Daylight Fluorescesnts (Available in lighting sotres and Home Depot) I have 23 tanks that hold plants for my business and they seem to work well---not to mention they cost about $6 each. For the 20, I suggest eh Sylvania F15-T8 Daylight. Lowcoaster "Dave Smith" wrote in message ... I'm currently running a NutriGrow F15-T8 bulb on my 20 gallon tank. I keep java ferns in the tank and they generally go downhill. They do it slowly so it's not a huge problem, but it would be nice to have them be healthy and last longer. btw, I stick with java ferns only due to the low wattage per gallon. So my question is, what is the best bulb for this situation? Should I switch from NutriGrow to something else? thanks, Dave |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
Believe it or not, I have had great luck with Sylvania daylight and
Philips Alto Series Daylight Fluorescesnts (Available in lighting sotres and Home Depot) I have 23 tanks that hold plants for my business and they seem to work well---not to mention they cost about $6 each. For the 20, I suggest eh Sylvania F15-T8 Daylight. Sorry to intrude, I hardly ever post on this group... But, same experience here with the sylvania daylight tubes. Cheap, nice color rendering (not super, but nice) and the plants do fine under them, Java Ferns included. |
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best bulb for 20 gal tank
"gauloiseguy" wrote in message ...
Believe it or not, I have had great luck with Sylvania daylight and Philips Alto Series Daylight Fluorescesnts (Available in lighting sotres and Home Depot) I have 23 tanks that hold plants for my business and they seem to work well---not to mention they cost about $6 each. For the 20, I suggest eh Sylvania F15-T8 Daylight. Sorry to intrude, I hardly ever post on this group... But, same experience here with the sylvania daylight tubes. Cheap, nice color rendering (not super, but nice) and the plants do fine under them, Java Ferns included. I have used these in the past, they did well, my favorite is a Triton light bulb, these look very good but cost a fair amount. You can add some mylar reflective material or heavy aluminum foil etc to increase the lighting, but many plants will do fine at this light level if you add some CO2 or Excel would also work well and both are cheap and easy to use. Plants have a lower lighting compensation poibnt when they have enough CO2/carbon, basically adding it make the plant more efficent at what little light it does get. Make sure the plants are not shaded by rocks, other plants etc. Try the above CO2/Excel and I think you will do well. The plants should grow certainly if you have fish and feed them daily etc. Regards, Tom Barr |
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