37gal planted tank?

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Jack Dempsey
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Oct 2, 2006
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Hi all, I'm starting a 37gal planted tank and I need your advice? All I want to do is have a large driftwood w/ Java moss, Java ferns and anubia's nana in this tank. A friend of mine sold me a large anubia's nana ~13x10x6-7"(LWH) and I have two types of lightings to use. The first one is a Coralife 24" 65W 6700K that is made for planted tank but I do feel that it's a bit to much for these low light plants and I'm wasting electricity. Not to mention, heating up my room..lol!!! I also have a Coralife 12" 36W 50/50 that I prefer to use do to the lower Wattage..but don't know if its duable? Can anyone help or give me suggestions on this issue? Thanks!!! Also, if I plan to use thes two lights either or, how much time do I light it up w/ the 65W vs the 36W? Preciate any help or tips I can get guys..I'm a fish breeder not a planted tank manager..lol!!!
 
check out my sticky on lighting here in the planted tank section. youll want to be in the low to low-medium category. take a look at that and we'll go from there :)
 
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