Lighting?

[rowens86]

Hello

I have a planted 20 G long tank and the light fixture is 20 watts. The light is so dim, very unpleasing. I replaced the All-Glass aquarium 17w (T-10) lamp with a Coralife 10,000k High-Intensity purified super daylight lamp 20w (T-12), not much improvement at all. Maybe better for the plants but the tank is still just so disappointing to look at.

How can I go about adding more light? Best ways to improve lighting any ideas?



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Thanks so much

 

[aaronnorth]

you have to remeber adding more light means a higher demand for nutrients & CO2.
T12 are amongst the worst tubes out there to use, mainly heat and no light - i would consider buying a whole new light unit which is T8 or T5. these have a much higher intensity.
you will need a ballast/ starter unit & tube. They usually supply you with clips, which you have to screw onto the underside of you hood, then simply clip the tube in place.