Is 3.66 watts per gallon considered alot? Also...woody question

kamili · 11-14-2005, 12:59 PM

Hey,

I just received my 55 WATT kit from AHSUPPLY and just finished installing the new light. I will be using this setup in my 15 gallon which should be coming along pretty soon. Anyway, I will be having 3.66 wpg in this tank and I am wondering if that is considered alot of light? Here is a pic of the kit I ordered (I only bought the one 55w set up)

One more question...I want to put a wood/log in the tank and I am wondering which kind I should stay away from....I see many on ebay and here are the pics that I am interested in.... The wood from ebay has been fished out of local rivers, it has been powerwashed and submitted to heat to kill any organisms. If you know of a good place to buy wood for aquaria please share.

DUSTIN323 · 11-14-2005, 01:04 PM

Yeah that would be considered high lighting I'm only planning on having 2.8 wpg in my 10g. Here is a link to a thread about where to buy driftwood http://www.fishforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6232

**Scuba Kid** · 11-14-2005, 01:06 PM

driftwood can be purchased at most lfs.

DavidDoyle · 11-14-2005, 01:53 PM

With that light over that tank I expect you will grow the best algae for miles around. You will for sure need to add co2 and develope a daily nutrient routine for the plants.
Good luck.

**Osiris** · 11-14-2005, 01:53 PM

Just being me, but if u need more u can easily sell that bulb and buy a 65w it will work from ur current ballast

**Damon** · 11-14-2005, 01:57 PM

Agreed. I would buy a 32 watt pc bulb and use that. If you get a bigger tank (say 20-29 gallons) then you can put the 55 watt bulb back in. If not, you will have to go pressurized CO2 or you will have an algae tank.

DavidDoyle · 11-14-2005, 03:19 PM

Mark this day- DD and simpte agreeing on something

Best wood on the net at http://www.amazonmoosey.com/swampwood1.htm

kamili · 11-14-2005, 04:16 PM

buying a pressuried Co2 setup was my next goal. You guys are funny, usually you tell people that there is too little light but I guess I have over killed it this time. I am not sure as to all the components I should buy for the Co2 so my research will begin.

Does anybody know how long a 5lb tank of Co2 will last in a 15 gallon?
So far I know I need the following:
5lb Co2 tank
Co2 tubing

Diffusor
Regulator
Precision Valve

Am I forgetting something? Any good links for bargains?

**Damon** · 11-14-2005, 06:01 PM

I answered most of your questions in the e-mail

As for how long the tank will last..............
If I had to guess I would say 18-24 months.

DavidDoyle · 11-15-2005, 11:39 AM

I run a 5lb bottle on a 50 gal. I do not run a jogh level of co2, but I last filled it in May of 04.

Just my opinion, but if you want to get into a hi-tech planted tank I would use one a lot bigger than a 15 gal.

kamili · 11-15-2005, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidDoyle

I run a 5lb bottle on a 50 gal. I do not run a jogh level of co2, but I last filled it in May of 04.

Just my opinion, but if you want to get into a hi-tech planted tank I would use one a lot bigger than a 15 gal.

Let me tell you why I am really setting up this small tank in my room. It will be a whole lot easier to maintain especially since I am a Rutgers Business School student dual-majoring in Finance and Accounting. (time is money). Now, the real reason behind this is that the LADIES love this stuff. Nothing like bringing a girl up to your room and just watching her reaction. They think you are a "different" type of guy and stuff happens quicker if you know what I mean. (time is money) Having a nice aquascaped tank eliminates a few steps and it shows my "softer" side; if you want to call it that.

11-14-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
kamili Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rutgers U. NEW JERSEY Age: 26 Posts: 15	Is 3.66 watts per gallon considered alot? Also...woody question Hey, I just received my 55 WATT kit from AHSUPPLY and just finished installing the new light. I will be using this setup in my 15 gallon which should be coming along pretty soon. Anyway, I will be having 3.66 wpg in this tank and I am wondering if that is considered alot of light? Here is a pic of the kit I ordered (I only bought the one 55w set up) One more question...I want to put a wood/log in the tank and I am wondering which kind I should stay away from....I see many on ebay and here are the pics that I am interested in.... The wood from ebay has been fished out of local rivers, it has been powerwashed and submitted to heat to kill any organisms. If you know of a good place to buy wood for aquaria please share.

11-14-2005, 01:04 PM	#2
DUSTIN323 ~/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\~ Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 522	Yeah that would be considered high lighting I'm only planning on having 2.8 wpg in my 10g. Here is a link to a thread about where to buy driftwood http://www.fishforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6232 __________________ Gen1Performance.com Gen 1 Performance Forum

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Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 17 Posts: 4,160	driftwood can be purchased at most lfs. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

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11-14-2005, 01:57 PM	#6
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Agreed. I would buy a 32 watt pc bulb and use that. If you get a bigger tank (say 20-29 gallons) then you can put the 55 watt bulb back in. If not, you will have to go pressurized CO2 or you will have an algae tank. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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11-14-2005, 01:53 PM	#4
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	With that light over that tank I expect you will grow the best algae for miles around. You will for sure need to add co2 and develope a daily nutrient routine for the plants. Good luck.

11-14-2005, 03:19 PM	#7
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	Mark this day- DD and simpte agreeing on something Best wood on the net at http://www.amazonmoosey.com/swampwood1.htm

11-14-2005, 04:16 PM	#8
kamili Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rutgers U. NEW JERSEY Age: 26 Posts: 15	buying a pressuried Co2 setup was my next goal. You guys are funny, usually you tell people that there is too little light but I guess I have over killed it this time. I am not sure as to all the components I should buy for the Co2 so my research will begin. Does anybody know how long a 5lb tank of Co2 will last in a 15 gallon? So far I know I need the following: 5lb Co2 tank Co2 tubing Diffusor Regulator Precision Valve Am I forgetting something? Any good links for bargains?

11-14-2005, 06:01 PM	#9
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	I answered most of your questions in the e-mail As for how long the tank will last.............. If I had to guess I would say 18-24 months. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

11-15-2005, 11:39 AM	#10
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	I run a 5lb bottle on a 50 gal. I do not run a jogh level of co2, but I last filled it in May of 04. Just my opinion, but if you want to get into a hi-tech planted tank I would use one a lot bigger than a 15 gal.

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