I found this very intriguing, so I just had to try it. My set up is only a 10 gal tank with eco complete I have some HC and dwarf hairgrass planted. I have it covered with saran wrap. I am lighting it for now with a round clamp light reflector ( like you would use in construction) and I have a 120w flood light(a flouorescent bulb, it's one of the energy replacement types)in it, this is suspended about 18" over the top of the tank to get the whole tank lit. I keep this on for approximately 12-14 hrs a day. The round reflector is only temporary while I am doing the emergent growth. This tank is going to be for some CRS. Things seem to be going well so far, nothing has died. It does seem that the HC is growing a bit, so far nothing out of the dwarf hairgrass, but I realize it has only been 2 weeks. I do have a couple of questions should I be misting some ferts? I have read that some others are trying to get some co2 into their setups, is this necessary? I would appreciate any adice or tips.
Thanks,
Tom
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