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Old 01-08-2012, 10:04 PM   #4
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Java fern will do fine from very, very low light to medium lighting. However, if you are under light, it is hard to add more later without replacing your fixture. 80w T5HO maybe on the low side on your tank, with 27 inches tall. If it is too much light, you can always shade the area with a white cloth (on top of the tank).
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