20L, 55 watt PC

NFish · 11-05-2002, 01:37 AM

I have a 20 L tank that i want to make a planted tank. Will a 55 watt compact fluorescent with a REALLY good reflector be too much light for a 20 long (30L x 12W x 12D)? I don't want algae problems. Thanks

SNPiccolo5 · 11-05-2002, 02:32 AM

If you are talking about a moderate-high light setting, then a 55 watt PC would be fine. Most people think if they have algae it is because to much light. In fact, one of my friends once said, light = algae! But, we know this isn't true. As long as you have enough plants to suck up excess nutrients and keep everything in balance, everthing should be fine!

-Tim

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11-05-2002, 01:37 AM	#1
NFish Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Colorado, USA, North America, Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy Posts: 235	I have a 20 L tank that i want to make a planted tank. Will a 55 watt compact fluorescent with a REALLY good reflector be too much light for a 20 long (30L x 12W x 12D)? I don't want algae problems. Thanks

11-05-2002, 02:32 AM	#2
SNPiccolo5 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 859	If you are talking about a moderate-high light setting, then a 55 watt PC would be fine. Most people think if they have algae it is because to much light. In fact, one of my friends once said, light = algae! But, we know this isn't true. As long as you have enough plants to suck up excess nutrients and keep everything in balance, everthing should be fine! -Tim