Hello everyone,
I have been researching for a long while what lighting setup I need for my 40 gallon breeder, and I think I've thrown myself into an information overload. I'm hoping someone can help me straighten out some suggestions. The internet is great for info, but sometimes that info contradicts itself. and gets confusing. Here are some points
-I am looking to start with a low/medium light coverage in a 40 gallon breeder, and will start with root tabs and excel as needed.
-Later down the road, I would like to keep it a low/medium light tank, but add the cpomplexity of co2 to the tank somewhat established.
-The tank will have a glass canopy (so take into consideration of the hinge)
-plants grown will include:
various Crypts
Java fern
Various Swords
Scarlet Temple
Anubias
I would love micro swords or dwarf baby tears, but not sure if I can swing them??
-I am willing to be flexible on pricing, but would prefer to not spend a excess of money if the light/intensity is not needed (would rather it go to a c02 setup)
-Prefer dimmable LED
I've heard various suggestions from TPT forums. 40g breeder needs 2 lights, only needs one light, suspend the lights, don't suspend the lights... you can see my struggles haha.
Given the idea above for the 40 gallon breeder, I have a few questions:
1) What is an appropriate and efficient lighting setup with LEDs for these plant selections?
2) Would this setup require 2 led lamps at partial power, or just one?
3) What is the placement of the lamp/s given the hinge location of the glass top? (mounting suspended? on the rim? location?)
4) Anything else to consider?
5) Are carpeting plants like DBT and micro swords pretty much out if I'd prefer to keep majority low/medium light plants?
Thank you!!!
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I have been researching for a long while what lighting setup I need for my 40 gallon breeder, and I think I've thrown myself into an information overload. I'm hoping someone can help me straighten out some suggestions. The internet is great for info, but sometimes that info contradicts itself. and gets confusing. Here are some points
-I am looking to start with a low/medium light coverage in a 40 gallon breeder, and will start with root tabs and excel as needed.
-Later down the road, I would like to keep it a low/medium light tank, but add the cpomplexity of co2 to the tank somewhat established.
-The tank will have a glass canopy (so take into consideration of the hinge)
-plants grown will include:
various Crypts
Java fern
Various Swords
Scarlet Temple
Anubias
I would love micro swords or dwarf baby tears, but not sure if I can swing them??
-I am willing to be flexible on pricing, but would prefer to not spend a excess of money if the light/intensity is not needed (would rather it go to a c02 setup)
-Prefer dimmable LED
I've heard various suggestions from TPT forums. 40g breeder needs 2 lights, only needs one light, suspend the lights, don't suspend the lights... you can see my struggles haha.
Given the idea above for the 40 gallon breeder, I have a few questions:
1) What is an appropriate and efficient lighting setup with LEDs for these plant selections?
2) Would this setup require 2 led lamps at partial power, or just one?
3) What is the placement of the lamp/s given the hinge location of the glass top? (mounting suspended? on the rim? location?)
4) Anything else to consider?
5) Are carpeting plants like DBT and micro swords pretty much out if I'd prefer to keep majority low/medium light plants?
Thank you!!!
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