mandi
Fish Addict
I'm really confused by aquarium lighting options and the advantages/disadvantages of each -- can someone help me out here?
I have a 20-gallon long tank. So it's 30" long. I have a "Perfecto" brand hood on it (that's what it came with used). The light in the hood is a single bulb. I took a look at it, and it's a Sylvania-brand 20-watt flourescent bulb.
So... that means I have 1 watt per gallon correct? (I leave it on about 12 hours a day)
(This is considdered "low-light" correct?? -- I know it sure looks very dim compared to my Eclipse System 6 tank)
What can I do to improve my lighting so that I can keep plants considdered "high light"?
Are there higher wattage bulbs that will fit in that particular hood? Or will I need to buy a different strip-light for on top of my hood? (Such as this double-bulb one)? Also is the flourescent better to have than an incandescent bulb?
Any advice and specific brands and/or links to specific products would be very helpful!!
I have a 20-gallon long tank. So it's 30" long. I have a "Perfecto" brand hood on it (that's what it came with used). The light in the hood is a single bulb. I took a look at it, and it's a Sylvania-brand 20-watt flourescent bulb.
So... that means I have 1 watt per gallon correct? (I leave it on about 12 hours a day)
(This is considdered "low-light" correct?? -- I know it sure looks very dim compared to my Eclipse System 6 tank)
What can I do to improve my lighting so that I can keep plants considdered "high light"?
Are there higher wattage bulbs that will fit in that particular hood? Or will I need to buy a different strip-light for on top of my hood? (Such as this double-bulb one)? Also is the flourescent better to have than an incandescent bulb?
Any advice and specific brands and/or links to specific products would be very helpful!!