Lighting For An Emersed 11" Cube

[garuf]

I'm currently in the process of setting up an slightly less than 11" nano to trial the tom barr emersed growth method of planting HC and I was wondering what is the best light source once it is set up?
I was considering a single 24watt power compact or possibly a pair of AZOO or arcadia nano lights.
Also while browsing I found a nano LED luminair intended for reefs but this would be spot on, I have emailed the shop and await a reply regarding sutability, the question here really is which method of lighting would people suggest/ say would provide the best source of light?
I would like to avoid co2 injection where possible but I may sway and use diy until funds allow for pressurised if co2 proves to be essential.

For the scape I intend to have a carpet of hc with a center peice of a moss covered unipac root and also some anubias or miniature crypts, something low maintainance anyway, possibly some stems of HM as a back ground.

Thank you for any responce,
Gareth.

 

[Themuleous]

Sounds interesting Gareth, for lighting I would probably use the same as if you were going to run the tank full of water, so a single 24w sounds about right. The only issue would be heat and scorching the leaves. You could also use sunlight. As there are no issues with algae, then the more light the better I would think.

I read something about those led luminary's a while ago, think they will make the move into the freshwater side of things eventually, but reefer's are more used to spending the money and they weren't cheap if my memory serves. Great idea though, where did you read about them?

You going to grow the moss emersed as well?

Sam

 

[garuf]

hello sam, sorry I can't reply with anything major untill i find sometime later tonight, the shop however is http/nanotuners.com/
and the price seems pretty reasonable.
I'll reply better later tonight, hope the link helps.

 

[Themuleous]

Cheers