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In my experience, under 6500k light tube, the growth seems to be better. Prior to that i am using 10000k T5HO.
10000k are for marine use. But I am still using 1 x 6500k and 1 X 10000k. As the overall color for viewing is better.
I have a 36 gallon bowfront that i want to change to a planted tank. I have the co2 bubbling,just a few plants in tank now, want a lush growth. What is the appropriate lighting. I purchased a Nova Extreme T5 with 2X24 w bulbs one 10,000T5HO and one Freshwater 24 watt bulb. Will that be enough?
In my experience, under 6500k light tube, the growth seems to be better. Prior to that i am using 10000k T5HO.
10000k are for marine use. But I am still using 1 x 6500k and 1 X 10000k. As the overall color for viewing is better.
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You will need more WATT to support the depth of the tank.
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It take time for the plants to adapt newly change environment, like a change dosage, change light power, change co2 level, emerged to submerge, etc
Average 2-3 weeks, before you could observe the difference.
My glosso are pearling everywhere after 1 month from emerged to submerged, my wattage just <2wpg
I love all the info provided for newbies. I have continued reading before posting question. Since the lights were on sale i purchased another so i will have a total of 4 bulbs for a total of 96 watts. That will bring the wattage up to 3wpg. I know i will have to increase the co2 once my new plants come in and weekly fetrilizers. Thanks. I look forward to learning so much.
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