Hi All,
Back in the hobby after a 10 year absence. Have just done an intro thread. My question please......
I am planning on purchasing this tank later today
https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/aquatropic-160-aquarium (50cm / 20" height)
My concern is the LED wattage output of 10.8W
I've tried reading online but I am confused about wattage and lumens etc. I want to keep vallisneria spiralis, crinum thaianum, and moss balls. I know these are not demanding plants, but I plan on having my tank really lush with easy to grow plants, not just a few stragglers here and there. Is the LED output just too low in this tank?
If it helps, I am in North London so my tap water is quite hard and alkaline. My substrate of choice is fine sand, but I am open to advice on the substrate as well please. I'll be keeping Corydoras, so for me, it's very important the catfish have a substrate they like, as well as the plants.
Back in the hobby after a 10 year absence. Have just done an intro thread. My question please......
I am planning on purchasing this tank later today
https://www.fishkeeper.co.uk/aquatropic-160-aquarium (50cm / 20" height)
My concern is the LED wattage output of 10.8W
I've tried reading online but I am confused about wattage and lumens etc. I want to keep vallisneria spiralis, crinum thaianum, and moss balls. I know these are not demanding plants, but I plan on having my tank really lush with easy to grow plants, not just a few stragglers here and there. Is the LED output just too low in this tank?
If it helps, I am in North London so my tap water is quite hard and alkaline. My substrate of choice is fine sand, but I am open to advice on the substrate as well please. I'll be keeping Corydoras, so for me, it's very important the catfish have a substrate they like, as well as the plants.