Is 78 Watts on a 20g Planted Tank too Much?

[Gage Zamrzla]

What the title says, I don't know most of my plant's names aside from the obvious java fern, anubias, onions and a few others that require a bit more light. Here's a photo whether that helps of not I don't know. Basically I'm at 4w/gal. Any input is appreciated, thanks.

 

[fish042099]

I have a 15 gallon with 65 watts and the plants are doing fine. I have many of the plants you have like java fern and Anubias too. Anubias and java fern are so hardy it doesn't matter the light, they will do well. Nice tank btw

 

[AlgeHatr]

id say its to much and for sure if your not running co2

 

[Gage Zamrzla]

I'm not running co2 but I am using Flourish excel, organic carbon. Is this a suitable substitute?

 

[aclockworkorange]

You'll be able to tell pretty quickly if it's too much by algae growth.


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[Gage Zamrzla]

I'm only 4 days but so far so good.

 

[Gage Zamrzla]

Four days with the upgraded lighting that is.

 

[aclockworkorange]

Give it a month or so and it will become apparent. BTW what kind of lights are they?


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[m1ste2tea]

should be fine but you have to be strict with the flourish excel, maybe even up the dose if you see algae growth. Id also suggest that you use Metricide 14 as a substitute for flourish excel. Same thing, just twice as potent and half the price. Hope to see some updates on this tank

 

[Gage Zamrzla]

Give it a month or so and it will become apparent. BTW what kind of lights are they?


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x2 39watt T5s
1 6500k Full Spectrum Daylight
1 1200k Super Daylight