How do I add more lighting to 29g Tank ?
onsetofputrefaction asked:
Just got a 29 gallon Marineland Kit from Pet Supermarket. There is a hood included but it does not meet the lighting requirements needed for a planted aquarium,2-3watts per gallon. What are some reliable brand names? Which parts would I be looking to purchase to increase my lighting to atleast 60w.? Any help is greatly appreciated, TY.
Just got a 29 gallon Marineland Kit from Pet Supermarket. There is a hood included but it does not meet the lighting requirements needed for a planted aquarium,2-3watts per gallon. What are some reliable brand names? Which parts would I be looking to purchase to increase my lighting to atleast 60w.? Any help is greatly appreciated, TY.
[who] carolott43
“Watts per gallon” is a pathetic excuse for a “rule”, on par with the “inch of fish per gallon of water” idea. In reality, it depends entirely on the bulbs you’re using. With high output T-5s, you could probably get away with about 30 watts over your tank, while you’d probably want about 60 watts of compact fluorescent lighting or standard fluorescent tubes. If you can get any T-5 dual strip, or HO (high output) or VHO (very high output) T-5 strip, go right ahead– brand isn’t of much importance. If you don’t want to spend that much money, consider getting an incandescent hood, replacing the incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents from a home improvement store. The last thing to consider would be shop lighting from somewhere like Home Depot. Aim for 6,000-6,200K bulbs with peak emissions in the red and blue spectrum, as this is optimal for photosynthesis. [who] nosoop4u246