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Hi everyone,
I'm new! And I'm collecting research for a planted tank I'd like to set up in the future:
My desire is to purchase a Fluval Edge 6 gallon tank and upgrade the lights to two of the MR11 LED lights.
But, what I am uncertain of is what plant types will work best under these conditions:
These are the specs for the MR11 bulbs. Truthfully, I don't know enough to make a solid judgment call regarding if this is or isn't enough light to say....grow a carpet of baby tears. What do you think?
Even with the new MR11 lights illuminating the 6 gallon tank, am I still in "low-light" land? Should I just stick to java fern and anubias for my planted tank? I plan on heavily stocking it plants so that it has a very lush aesthetic, so I want to make sure I am investing in the correct plants.
If anyone currently has this tank/light set-up, I'd love to hear what plants have or haven't worked for you.
Additionally, I wasn't planning on rigging in a CO2 system, just maybe using some Excel to keep the plants healthy -- so if you also know of pretty hardy plants that will thrive without a CO2 system and under the MR11 lights -- drop some knowledge on me!!
Would love to read any advice or see any pics.
Thanks!
PS. I've done a massive amount research into the pros and cons of the Fluval Edge tank system, so I know what I'm getting into in terms of the constraints around purchasing this tank. Which is why I'd love any practical advice from anyone who's loved a Fluval and wants to pass on plant secrets. Cuz, basically, I love the design too much and I am determined to make this dream happen.
I'm new! And I'm collecting research for a planted tank I'd like to set up in the future:
My desire is to purchase a Fluval Edge 6 gallon tank and upgrade the lights to two of the MR11 LED lights.
But, what I am uncertain of is what plant types will work best under these conditions:
These are the specs for the MR11 bulbs. Truthfully, I don't know enough to make a solid judgment call regarding if this is or isn't enough light to say....grow a carpet of baby tears. What do you think?
- Bulb Type :MR11 10 White LED G4 Base
- Life time:30,000 Hours / Operating Voltage:12 V AC DC (125 mA)
- Color:White (6000K)
- View Angle:140 Deg/Consumption:2.1 Watt
- Light output:160 Lumen
Even with the new MR11 lights illuminating the 6 gallon tank, am I still in "low-light" land? Should I just stick to java fern and anubias for my planted tank? I plan on heavily stocking it plants so that it has a very lush aesthetic, so I want to make sure I am investing in the correct plants.
If anyone currently has this tank/light set-up, I'd love to hear what plants have or haven't worked for you.
Additionally, I wasn't planning on rigging in a CO2 system, just maybe using some Excel to keep the plants healthy -- so if you also know of pretty hardy plants that will thrive without a CO2 system and under the MR11 lights -- drop some knowledge on me!!
Would love to read any advice or see any pics.
Thanks!
PS. I've done a massive amount research into the pros and cons of the Fluval Edge tank system, so I know what I'm getting into in terms of the constraints around purchasing this tank. Which is why I'd love any practical advice from anyone who's loved a Fluval and wants to pass on plant secrets. Cuz, basically, I love the design too much and I am determined to make this dream happen.