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TabMorte · 07-08-2008, 03:38 PM

What kind of plants do you want to grow is probably the more appropriate question? Because appropriate lighting depends hugely on that. Also on what kind of fish.

[quote Generally you want to be within the 3-4 WPG range I believe, as this will grow most plants but won't be so much as to stress the plants or be overkill for nutrient uptake. [/quote]

I had to down grade my 4 WPG tank because it was stressing my fish out being under glaringly bright lights all the time :P I knocked it down to 2WP and they're all much happier.

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TabMorte Super Fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,470	What kind of plants do you want to grow is probably the more appropriate question? Because appropriate lighting depends hugely on that. Also on what kind of fish. [quote Generally you want to be within the 3-4 WPG range I believe, as this will grow most plants but won't be so much as to stress the plants or be overkill for nutrient uptake. [/quote] I had to down grade my 4 WPG tank because it was stressing my fish out being under glaringly bright lights all the time :P I knocked it down to 2WP and they're all much happier. __________________ 29G - Cories, Black Skirts, Yoyo Loaches, SAE, Betta 10G - Betta, Ottos 3G - Betta Retirement Home 10G - Crayfish tank in the works... no bettas allowed Last edited by TabMorte; 07-08-2008 at 03:41 PM.