Two questions :)

[Freezekougra]

1.Will these bulbs fit my 10g? I think they hold two 5" bulbs, but idk if the bulbs I have will fit (didn't open the package yet )


2.How many lbs of substrate should a 10g have?

Thanks

 

[flowerpower]

I've had success with so many different types of lights that I no longer buy aquarium lights, especially those marketed for planted tanks. The one thing I would make sure of is that the bulbs in question don't emit too much heat. Seeing as how they are CF, they should work wonders in a 10 gal. Good Luck.

 

[Freezekougra]

I've had success with so many different types of lights that I no longer buy aquarium lights, especially those marketed for planted tanks. The one thing I would make sure of is that the bulbs in question don't emit too much heat. Seeing as how they are CF, they should work wonders in a 10 gal. Good Luck.

tvym
never been to excited to set up a small tank except for when i got my first fish tank

 

[Freezekougra]

just put em on, and they are BRIGHT

 

[I'mHooked]

What's the Kelvin rating on the bulbs? I use the exact same hood and get daylight bulbs from walmart for about $10. They're 6700K.

 

[Freezekougra]

What's the Kelvin rating on the bulbs? I use the exact same hood and get daylight bulbs from walmart for about $10. They're 6700K.

it says 120volt, 14watt, 3500k. i'm guessing that's bad

 

[Sab_Fan]

the watts are not a problem, but 3500K might not be great; I think plants prefer something around 4000-10000K

I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone will point it out

also, I think you'll need about 20lbs of substrate to have a good base for plants

 

[Deaths Sting]

3500k may be problem.. i wouldn't go lower then 5500K....i prefer 6700K..

as for substrate: this will tell u exactly how much u need, http://www.garf.org/calculators/SandBedCalculator.asp

i don't know how deep u want it so i didn't give u a straight answer.

 

[disgustipated]

too much light output for a 10 gal your going to be up to your ears in algae after a few months remember fish keeping is a commitment and you should plan on having a tank for along time if it is planted though you should have spectacular blooms also lumens should be aroun 4500 if possible the tank is going to be extremely bright yo

 

[Deaths Sting]

too much light output for a 10 gal your going to be up to your ears in algae after a few months remember fish keeping is a commitment and you should plan on having a tank for along time if it is planted though you should have spectacular blooms also lumens should be aroun 4500 if possible the tank is going to be extremely bright yo

how much light out put is it?