one gallon lighting question

orandali · 06-21-2012, 01:30 AM

Salutations plant friends! I'm new to this, but I currently have a one gallon Iwagumi style tank that I just currently got done planting. I have fluorite with a thin layer of sand, just a couple of rocks with some Anubias around them. The bulb that came with the tank is 9w but I have this sneaky feeling its not enough. I can't really follow the wpg rule so any suggestions? It's also right on a ledge so it WILL get some sunlight and I'm supplementing. Any help will be VERY much appreciated because ill be tackling a 20gallon planted here soon.

**herns** · 06-27-2012, 03:17 AM

What is the bulb rating?

orandali · 06-27-2012, 05:12 PM

Its at 13w but I think I'm going to go the easy route and do a desk lamp or a clip on light (i found a fluval that im currently debating about) , but what rating would you recommended?

06-21-2012, 01:30 AM	#1
orandali Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: allen tx Posts: 28	one gallon lighting question Salutations plant friends! I'm new to this, but I currently have a one gallon Iwagumi style tank that I just currently got done planting. I have fluorite with a thin layer of sand, just a couple of rocks with some Anubias around them. The bulb that came with the tank is 9w but I have this sneaky feeling its not enough. I can't really follow the wpg rule so any suggestions? It's also right on a ledge so it WILL get some sunlight and I'm supplementing. Any help will be VERY much appreciated because ill be tackling a 20gallon planted here soon. Attached Thumbnails

06-27-2012, 03:17 AM	#2
herns Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (161/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,470	What is the bulb rating? __________________ "No CO2/poor CO2 & high light/ ferts = great way to grow algae" - Tom Barr

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06-27-2012, 05:12 PM	#3
orandali Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: allen tx Posts: 28	Its at 13w but I think I'm going to go the easy route and do a desk lamp or a clip on light (i found a fluval that im currently debating about) , but what rating would you recommended?