Captain Retardo
Fish Herder
I have decided that I want to plant my tank, but I realize my lighting is absolutely horrible ( I'm pretty sure it is only 15 watts) I have a 29 gallon tank, and I have to buy flourescent light bulbs that are 24 inches long, but it seems like all of the 24 inch light bulbs out there are only 20 watts, I can't spend a lot of money, so i can't really upgrade to VHO, or twin fixtures, so I was wondering if there are any lights out there that are strong enough to support a moderate light aquarium? Or does everybody who wants to grow plants (at least a little) get screwed over and have to spend lots of money? Currently the only plant that lives in my tank is Java Fern, but I want to grow other plants, like Vallisneria. Plants that are easy to grow, and common, i have learned that even those plants die in my current lighting.