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Need help with lighting - just so confused!
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Wanting a low-light planted tank. I see threads here and other websites list different plants that will work in low light environments, what is low light exactly? I see differences in watts, color temperature (ie 6700K), light output (lumens). 
I have a 25G and currently a single tube fluorescent fixture that was included with the deluxe full hood fullhood.jpg, 18" 15 watts. I'm working with a low budget so these LED light systems are not going to work.
From what I've read thus far you need 1 to 2 watts per gallon (for low light conditions). So I need between 25-50 watt bulb, though I can't seem to find a 25 watt bulb that is 18" in length. Does this mean I need to find a fluorescent fixture that holds 2 tubes at 15 watts each? I have not had much luck finding a light fixture like that for aquarium use. I'm thinking maybe following this thread and making my own light fixture. http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-2...e-p/52123p.htm
Then there's the color temperature. 6700K has been thrown around as the suggested amount. What's the difference and how will it effect low light condition plants. Home Depot sells a fluorescent bulb for aquariums and the color temperature is 2700K. I would think 6700K would be over kill then, unless Philips has no idea what is required for light conditions for planted aquariums.
Any help would be terrific.
25 Gal - Tropical
Custom made Wet/Dry/Sump Filter System, AquaClear 20 Powerhead, RenaCal Excel 300 Heater, artificial plants
Fish - 7 Blackskirt Tetras, German Blue Ram, Bulldog Pleco, Assassin snail.
"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success." King Solomon.
Pictures of my 10 Gal Sump Filtration project
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Thank you for that link to the article, when I have some time I'll take a look at it and hopefully all my questions will be answered.
 Originally Posted by Goes to 11!
Just a heads up that you have about half the filtration required for that tank - Typically a filter rated for twice the volume of the tank [at a minimum] is considered sufficient. :-D. 
Curious why you think I do not have adequate filtration?
25 Gal - Tropical
Custom made Wet/Dry/Sump Filter System, AquaClear 20 Powerhead, RenaCal Excel 300 Heater, artificial plants
Fish - 7 Blackskirt Tetras, German Blue Ram, Bulldog Pleco, Assassin snail.
"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success." King Solomon.
Pictures of my 10 Gal Sump Filtration project
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Gas mileage isn't everything OIIIIIIIO
Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
Why pretend there are no stupid questions? Actually, There are many stupid questions: "Should I drink this bleach?" Is just one example.
Having said that, Just because it's a stupid question doesn't mean that it shouldn't be asked. It's better to know.
A warm beer is better than a cold beer. Because nothing is better than a cold beer, and a warm beer is better than nothing.
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No worries. I'm sure it's not the first time someone thought I was underrated when they first looked at that. Initially I was just going to write AquaClear 20, then noticed the similarity in product title between the HOB (Power Filter) and Power head. At least you look at the signature for information, I think majority here do not.
25 Gal - Tropical
Custom made Wet/Dry/Sump Filter System, AquaClear 20 Powerhead, RenaCal Excel 300 Heater, artificial plants
Fish - 7 Blackskirt Tetras, German Blue Ram, Bulldog Pleco, Assassin snail.
"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success." King Solomon.
Pictures of my 10 Gal Sump Filtration project
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