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rkejeepin · 04-08-2008, 11:28 PM

Hello everyone. I am new here and this is my first post. I'm getting ready to set up a 29g planted aquarium in the next couple weeks. I'm new to this, but am looking forward to taking this on. I have a couple questions, and would just like a few knowledgeable responses so I can be sure I am heading in the right direction. Any help would be great.

1. I do not really want to get into co2 at this time so I think I'm just gonna go with 65 watts. I'm looking at this fixture...
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...ripwlunarlight

From what Ive read actinic bulbs are useless for plants, but are aesthetically pleasing. Would either of those 2 fixtures be okay as is (10,000k\actinic), or would I benefit more by getting another bulb and ditching actinic?

2. Im planning on getting a pair of convict cichlids when I get to adding fish. Ive read that they can destroy plants, but amazon swords and java ferns are "acceptable". Could someone give a few others that would be safe?

Im sure I can think of other questions, but Im about to fall asleep on the keyboard and my mind is racing too fast to think.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

04-08-2008, 11:28 PM	#1
rkejeepin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	Can someone help me get started, and maybe answer a couple ???s Hello everyone. I am new here and this is my first post. I'm getting ready to set up a 29g planted aquarium in the next couple weeks. I'm new to this, but am looking forward to taking this on. I have a couple questions, and would just like a few knowledgeable responses so I can be sure I am heading in the right direction. Any help would be great. 1. I do not really want to get into co2 at this time so I think I'm just gonna go with 65 watts. I'm looking at this fixture... http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...ripwlunarlight From what Ive read actinic bulbs are useless for plants, but are aesthetically pleasing. Would either of those 2 fixtures be okay as is (10,000k\actinic), or would I benefit more by getting another bulb and ditching actinic? 2. Im planning on getting a pair of convict cichlids when I get to adding fish. Ive read that they can destroy plants, but amazon swords and java ferns are "acceptable". Could someone give a few others that would be safe? Im sure I can think of other questions, but Im about to fall asleep on the keyboard and my mind is racing too fast to think. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Last edited by rkejeepin; 04-08-2008 at 11:31 PM.