Lighting For Plants

[RyanV]

I have two 55 gallon tanks and currently have a small anubias plant in each one, hopping to add more plants later on. My LFS told me the lights I had that came with my tanks were fine, but I took a look at the watts of the lights and it's only 15Watts. There are 2 lights per tank for a total of 30Watts per tank.

This is what my light fixture looks like (18'' bulbs):

Am I correct in assuming this is not enough lighting?
What can I do to improve the lighting for my plants?
Will simply adding different lights with more watts work?
If so how much is recommended?

 

[Ps3Steveo]

Depends what plants you want to add on whether you need more lighting?

 

[RyanV]

What kind of plants are good for me current wattage? If I wanted to try like dwarf grass and ferns would I need more? Right now I have 2 Anubias plants, and 1 umbrella, but I would like to have more eventually.

(I'm really new to aquatic plants if you cant tell)

 

[Ps3Steveo]

What you suggested plus crypts, swords and mosses. Check out.the plant species index in parc. It's all a constant learning curve mate .