light question

big_trucks_1985 · 11-09-2012, 01:11 AM

ok i want to get my kids a 6.6 gallon tank it will be shrimp and moss. maybe grass.the 18 in t8 15 watt will it do for lighting? i will change the bulb to 6500 of course.

ced281 · 11-09-2012, 01:57 AM

15 watts in a 6.6 gallon tank (assuming it's <12" tall) should be plenty to sustain most mosses and grasses. Just be diligent about monitoring your algae levels since medium to high light without CO2 can easily lead to algae outbreaks.

big_trucks_1985 · 11-12-2012, 01:38 AM

anyone else?

AirstoND · 11-12-2012, 11:39 PM

Take note of tank temp and water parameters for certain mosses.

tiggity · 11-13-2012, 12:25 AM

It is low light, not too sure if it will support grasses. Low light plants like mosses, anubias, java fern or crypts will work

discusplantedtanklover · 11-21-2012, 06:04 PM

You could check this website out , it will help you for sure http://www.theaquatools.com/aquasketcher

11-09-2012, 01:11 AM	#1
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11-09-2012, 01:57 AM	#2
ced281 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N. California Posts: 48	15 watts in a 6.6 gallon tank (assuming it's <12" tall) should be plenty to sustain most mosses and grasses. Just be diligent about monitoring your algae levels since medium to high light without CO2 can easily lead to algae outbreaks.

11-12-2012, 01:38 AM	#3
big_trucks_1985 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: townville,sc Posts: 201	anyone else?

11-12-2012, 11:39 PM	#4
AirstoND Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 1,190	Take note of tank temp and water parameters for certain mosses.

11-21-2012, 06:04 PM	#6
discusplantedtanklover Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: calgary, alberta Posts: 30	You could check this website out , it will help you for sure http://www.theaquatools.com/aquasketcher