Is this enough for optimal plant growth?

Ace · 12-11-2003, 03:31 AM

Does a 20 Watt Bio-Lux fluorescent tube + 4x10 watt light enough for a 45 gallon planted tank?

wellbiz · 12-11-2003, 03:43 AM

Optimal would be @3wpg or 135watts of a flourecent type lamp.

Jason

Rex Grigg · 12-11-2003, 04:29 AM

Read my FAQ.

But before that it's about the power. "Magic" plant bulbs don't work if there is not enough power. You are looking at 60 watts. That's 1.3 watts per gallon. If you define Optimal as keeping Java Moss and Java fern alive then it will work. wellbiz pretty much hit the nail on the head. I would say at a minimum you would want 90 watts on the tank.

12-11-2003, 03:43 AM	#2
wellbiz Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,270	Optimal would be @3wpg or 135watts of a flourecent type lamp. Jason __________________ 120g, Flourite & Sand. DIY Stand and Canopy. CF lighting 3wpg, Pressurized C02, DIY reactor. 2-XP3's, 500watt heater. Heavily planted

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12-11-2003, 03:31 AM	#1
Ace Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Penang,Malaysia Posts: 336	Does a 20 Watt Bio-Lux fluorescent tube + 4x10 watt light enough for a 45 gallon planted tank?

12-11-2003, 04:29 AM	#3
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	Read my FAQ. But before that it's about the power. "Magic" plant bulbs don't work if there is not enough power. You are looking at 60 watts. That's 1.3 watts per gallon. If you define Optimal as keeping Java Moss and Java fern alive then it will work. wellbiz pretty much hit the nail on the head. I would say at a minimum you would want 90 watts on the tank.