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[Sask Aquarist]

So I decided I wanted to plant up my little 20 gal as a starter since the rest of my tanks would take a lot more experience and knowledge to become a good established planted tank. The main issue I face is how do i get more light into the tank. Currently i just use a average 18" t8 bulb. The lfs guy tells me i need more to grow any carpet style plants. Any suggestions?

 

[Sask Aquarist]

So I decided I wanted to plant up my little 20 gal as a starter since the rest of my tanks would take a lot more experience and knowledge to become a good established planted tank. The main issue I face is how do i get more light into the tank. Currently i just use a average 18" t8 bulb. The lfs guy tells me i need more to grow any carpet style plants. Any suggestions?

Is it possible to just find a HO t5 18" bulb

 

[hanny93]

T5 bulbs wont fit in the fitting you have for a T8 bulb, thats what i thought so i went out and spent about £15 on a bulb only to find it didnt fit!

 

[Sask Aquarist]

I cant find a way to get more light into my tank =( Unless LED's put out a lot of light

 

[hanny93]

LED's are quickly becoming very popular in planted tanks aslong as you get the right type of LED they should be fine

will you be dosing ferts and CO2?

 

[Sask Aquarist]

LED's are quickly becoming very popular in planted tanks aslong as you get the right type of LED they should be fine

will you be dosing ferts and CO2?

If i can get enough light then yes i will be. the ferts and co2 wont be a issue. Its the lack of light.

 

[Biulu]

Is your 20 gallon a long one or a standard one? In case it is a long one, you should be able to grow some carpeting plants with your bulb, as the tank is relatively shallow.

 

[Sask Aquarist]

Is your 20 gallon a long one or a standard one? In case it is a long one, you should be able to grow some carpeting plants with your bulb, as the tank is relatively shallow.

Just a regular one. I GOT MOSS BALLS TODAY THEY'RE SO COOL