Newbie Nano Planted help!!

[kavin2845]

I'm new to planted tanks!! So I need all the advise I can get!!
So I have a free 2.5 gallon tank
And the light I have is a spiral bulb thingy
7W
120V
60HZ
100mA
3000k
And HG in a circle I'm planning to dirt the tank and make a DIY co2 so I just need to know everything I need to know about planted and some plants and livestock i can keep thanks in advance!! And tips on dieting now really sure how to go about doing it?



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[kavin2845]

Also have these


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[probassfisher010]

Instead of being spoon fed "everything about plants," everything people will tell you has been answered elsewhere, different thread, website, etc. Independent research is how you really get an understanding on things.

What I'll tell you right now is, that light Won't grow much more than brown algae.


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[kavin2845]

Instead of being spoon fed "everything about plants," everything people will tell you has been answered elsewhere, different thread, website, etc. Independent research is how you really get an understanding on things.

What I'll tell you right now is, that light Won't grow much more than brown algae.


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I tried other websites but there's way to much info being throw at me


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[probassfisher010]

I tried other websites but there's way to much info being throw at me


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That's what's so great, so much info haha. Well maybe ask some more specific questions and lets see if we can help.


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[kavin2845]

That's what's so great, so much info haha. Well maybe ask some more specific questions and lets see if we can help.


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Alright um I read about this 2.5/3 watts per gallon and I have a 7 w bulb so I was confuse why it won't grow plants for a 2.5 gallon tank.


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[probassfisher010]

2-3 watts is moderate lighting, 4-5 is high(where plants like it). The 3000 kelvin rating alone should tell you that this thing isn't powerful, you want something in the 5000-6500k range. Which usually equates to full spectrum lighting, very important. Need the blues and reds for plant growth, green to make the plants look nicer.


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[kavin2845]

2-3 watts is moderate lighting, 4-5 is high(where plants like it). The 3000 kelvin rating alone should tell you that this thing isn't powerful, you want something in the 5000-6500k range. Which usually equates to full spectrum lighting, very important. Need the blues and reds for plant growth, green to make the plants look nicer.


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My hood has two bulb sockets so can I put 2 lights instead of buying one?



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[probassfisher010]

I'd look online for a bulb that will fit your fixture, or just go with one of those desk lamp stype lights, one actually made for aquariums.


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[joe jaskot]

In a small tank like yours, you should be able to grow low light plants with two of those bulbs. Some low light plants include: anubias, java fern, java moss, najas, bolbitis, and cryptocorynes to name a few. You may even be able to grow riccia on the surface.