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OK, I'm a reefer....... But I'm starting up a freshwater planted tank. If there's one thing I've learned about aquariums, it is to start with high quality equipment the FIRST time, otherwise you only end up buying the "good stuff" later.
So...........
I'm in the building process of a 135 gal set-up.
I've got 450+watts of 6500K light, and pressurized CO2.
But, having all the right equipment doesn't make me an expert......
My question is..........
From "reefing", I know that certain corals can get too much light and "bleach out".
Can / will / does this happen with freshwater plants also ? I am assuming that my tank will be considered a medium to medium high light tank. Can I still grow plants that are listed as "low" light in my tank, or will they "bleach out" like the corals ???
I'm gathering the last of the essentials for this system, (still have to stain/varnish the stand and canopy), and I'll post pics when the tank is finally set-up.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks, Jim
So...........
I'm in the building process of a 135 gal set-up.
I've got 450+watts of 6500K light, and pressurized CO2.
But, having all the right equipment doesn't make me an expert......
My question is..........
From "reefing", I know that certain corals can get too much light and "bleach out".
Can / will / does this happen with freshwater plants also ? I am assuming that my tank will be considered a medium to medium high light tank. Can I still grow plants that are listed as "low" light in my tank, or will they "bleach out" like the corals ???
I'm gathering the last of the essentials for this system, (still have to stain/varnish the stand and canopy), and I'll post pics when the tank is finally set-up.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks, Jim