13w Full Spectrum

[radioman]

I have a ADA mini m wich is about 5g. A 13w full spectrum lamp should be fine right?

 

[SuperColey1]

For low to medium light plants it will be fine.

Remember that WPG rule is calculated on the average tank of 20-60 USG. Smaller tanks need more andlarger tanks less WPG.

You should be looking for the usual things like Ferns, Anubias, Crypts, mosses etc.

Andy

 

[radioman]

so I f I get a full spectrum light with more wattage I could put higher plants in correct?
I am planning on making it a glosso and hairgrass setup.

 

[SuperColey1]

Yes

Not a Nano expert by a long way but I would guess you need 18-20W for glosso.

Andy

 

[garuf]

hairgrass and glosso staying low, that's the exact reason the ADA light fixtures meant for this tank have a 24w bulb.

 

[radioman]

I bought a full spectrum 5000k bulb todaY THAT IS 23W I use a 5000k on a 2.5g and the plants are pearling