Newbie to planted tanks

[Monolicious]

Another vote for root tabs for the swords.

Also with the filter and the airstone disturbing the surface you may be off-gassing your co2.

(Basically everything sostoudt just said)

What are the total watts from that lighting?

Total watts from lights is 60 watts each globe is 30 watts

 

[sostoudt]

Total watts from lights is 60 watts each globe is 30 watts

your probably gonna want the lighting to be around 200 watts total. there are more exact calculations you can do but i think 200 is close enough to desired wattage.

its important to realize co2 injection is almost useless with out high light. since this is your first foray into planted tanks, i recommend a cheap odyssea t5 HO fixture(yes i know there horrible compared to other brands but there 1/4 the price).

 

[Monolicious]

your probably gonna want the lighting to be around 200 watts total. there are more exact calculations you can do but i think 200 is close enough to desired wattage.

its important to realize co2 injection is almost useless with out high light. since this is your first foray into planted tanks, i recommend a cheap odyssea t5 HO fixture(yes i know there horrible compared to other brands but there 1/4 the price).

Cheers Bro

This is the light set I have just ordered.

http://www.aquathrive.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=161

 

[BooshWacka]

had been looking at this light aswell,i wonder how much algae growth will occur

 

[mgk]

had been looking at this light aswell,i wonder how much algae growth will occur

in a planted tank, if you monitor your nutrient ratios no algae growth should occur.