Lights for Plants

Aquinoobie16 · 10-11-2011, 09:15 PM

i recently put some 13 watt(60 watt equivalent) CFL bulbs and my fish seem to freak out its a 10 G tank and the 15 watt incandesant bulbs seems wayyyy too weak for any plants any suggestions?

Kehy · 10-12-2011, 01:59 AM

I humbly offer the idea of using a desk lamp. I say that because it's been horribly convenient to me. This thread has information on the different non-aquarium lightbulbs, if you are leaning in that direction. Light bulb ratings for plants?

majerah1 · 10-12-2011, 07:59 AM

Add more plants!

jrman83 · 10-12-2011, 08:47 AM

The spiral CFL is going to be much better for any plant. I would lean toward the 23 or 26W versions, but the one you have may work fine. Just make sure you get one in the right spectrum. 6500-6700K are pretty easy to find and work well.

Aquinoobie16 · 10-12-2011, 04:14 PM

Would 2 2700k add up to 5400k or is it still 2700

jrman83 · 10-12-2011, 04:40 PM

It would still be 2700k.

Aquinoobie16 · 10-12-2011, 04:42 PM

ok so im going to go to lowes and look for new bulbs! thanks guys idk what id do without yall xD

jrman83 · 10-12-2011, 04:44 PM

If you're going to get 2, just get the 13w.

holly12 · 10-12-2011, 06:09 PM

In my 10g I used a 15Watt Life Glo light. It was specifically for growing live plants. It didn't bother the fish either.

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