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Old 11-19-2009, 04:44 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi all,

Is there a plant(s) that don't require a whole lot of light, i just don't want a super bright 55 gallon tank, it sits in the living room and i didn't want a super bright glare on my new 50 inch tv. I'm ussing black rock to absorb alot of the light right now, I do wanna get some plants, i just wanna make sure i get the right ones ya know. Also is there a spectrum of light i should be looking for when getting plants ( i think i asked that last question correctly, i think )

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Old 11-19-2009, 05:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Usually between 6.5k-10k and here is a link that might help you out.

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Awesome, the link is what i needed mucho thanx!!!
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generally the conventional rule say that provide 2-3 watt per gallon of tank...
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