pepetj

I intend to keep some type of marine aquatic "plants" (I know it's more likely algae) and I wonder if combining three Power Glo (they work quite well for photosynthesis in FW even if only for their high lux) with three Marine Glo might work OK.

All are 24" F20T8 to be placed over a nano SW 10gal (20"Lx10"W footprint) that will run with a 5.5 (maybe 6) gal sump.

Pepetj
Santo Domingo

cerianthus

6 x 20W for 10 G? Why so many?
If memory serve, Power is white and Maringlo is actinic, Isnt it?

Such high total output seem way overkill. I though my 24", 55W PC (50/50 bublb) on 10 G was overkill!


Its not just the total output but also what kind of bulbs. Unless already had these bulb, would recommend to mix variety of bulbs + only one full time Actinic (for looks since for macros)

pepetj

So four T-8 would work fine? I was trying to compensate for the "normal output" since I'm not using HO, VHO fluorescents (never mind MH).

I recently found out that the adequate lighting for 10gal in FW (planted) is a bit over 70W; the 2-3 WPG as mid end lighting rule of thumb seems to work for 20+gal tanks; I thought SW needed more light. I might be wrong (or lost with SW).

Pepetj
Santo Domingo