!! 17 watts on a 20g high help !!

[JakeJ]

I have a 20g High Convict Cichlid aquarium with Java moss and fern, The problem only 1, 17 watt florecent tube for lighting! Is that enough for the ferns and moss???? Do I need to get a new light, even if I stick with Java fern, Java moss and Anubias petite? Please help an algea grower! Thanks!

[xximanoobxx]

I don't think you need more light for the plants you have now. If you want to add light, just add another fluorescent tube light that fits your tank

John

[JakeJ]

Thanks John! Thats a weight of my shoulders.

[Chrisinator]

Java Fern, Java Moss and Anubias definetely don't need that much light, but less than 1 wpg might be too little. How long have you had them and do you see any dying leaves?

[JakeJ]

I have had them for a little over a month, and yes they do have dieing leaves): I was an idiot and got them from Petsmart even though they looked bad.