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Old 10-11-2005, 10:13 PM   #1
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What kind of light will I need to keep glosso(Glossostigma elatinodes)
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Old 10-11-2005, 10:46 PM   #2
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A lot of light. 4 wpg.
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2.5 wpg cf and CO2 or 3wpg normal flourescent and Co2.
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I am getting a 95 watt compact fluorescent,is that too much?By the way,the tank is 30 gallons.
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Thats a lot of light. You will most likely need pressurised Co2 with that much lighting. 65-72 watts would have been plenty.
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wait...I think the maximum wattage is 95 watts.Sorry...
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