2 bulbs of the T5's are enough to grow low to med light plants. u gotta remember that with high light. u will be more prone to have algae. if u go high light co2 is a must in my opinion. otherwise ull get crazy algae. if u go co2. u can pretty much use any substrate. but if u go low-tech with no co2. its recommended to use a substrate thats rich in nutrients such as flourite/eco/ada soil etc. if u want to dose ferts. u can do the dry start or the liquid ones from seachem but they are more pricey. and u can dose excel.
and like i said. go over to plantedtank.net forum. and read up on light/substrate/fertz section. there, u have more answer from more knowledgeable answers from planted guru's.
and like i said. go over to plantedtank.net forum. and read up on light/substrate/fertz section. there, u have more answer from more knowledgeable answers from planted guru's.
