Preparing my 55 gallon to be a planted show aquarium

meyerhaus · 05-01-2006, 11:01 AM

So, here are the plants (as of now) that I will be including:
-Corkscrew Val
-Water Wisteria
-Amazon Sword
-Melon Sword
-Aponogeton Crispus
-Giant Val
-Tiger Lotus
-Bacopa
-Pygmy Chain Swords
-Rotala Indica

I have a 48" strip light that I know won't even come close to cutting it. Is there a good retro out there for me to turn that into a power compact pushing about 150 watts or more? 3x55 maybe? It is a Perfecto hood, I believe. It has two access panels on the front, but one long strip light.

Is there a way to convert and still use that hood, or should I just invest in a glass top now? Anyone tried the eBay Jebo 48" 260W Compact? I have read that it needs to be raised off of the tank to allow more circulation.

Thanks for the help!

**Damon** · 05-01-2006, 10:21 PM

Good luck finding true R. indica as it really doesn't exist

More likely a misnamed plant (imagine that).

meyerhaus · 05-02-2006, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simpte

Good luck finding true R. indica as it really doesn't exist

More likely a misnamed plant (imagine that).

Are you sure about that?

I am pretty sure that the USDA is accurate:
USDA page on Rotala Indica (Common name: Indian Toothcup)

05-01-2006, 11:01 AM	#1
meyerhaus I flare at the mirror... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Age: 29 Posts: 181	Preparing my 55 gallon to be a planted show aquarium So, here are the plants (as of now) that I will be including: -Corkscrew Val -Water Wisteria -Amazon Sword -Melon Sword -Aponogeton Crispus -Giant Val -Tiger Lotus -Bacopa -Pygmy Chain Swords -Rotala Indica I have a 48" strip light that I know won't even come close to cutting it. Is there a good retro out there for me to turn that into a power compact pushing about 150 watts or more? 3x55 maybe? It is a Perfecto hood, I believe. It has two access panels on the front, but one long strip light. Is there a way to convert and still use that hood, or should I just invest in a glass top now? Anyone tried the eBay Jebo 48" 260W Compact? I have read that it needs to be raised off of the tank to allow more circulation. Thanks for the help! __________________ Jon ~~~ *55~38~30~lots-o-10s~lots-o-Bettas!* Last edited by meyerhaus; 05-01-2006 at 11:06 AM.

05-01-2006, 10:21 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Good luck finding true R. indica as it really doesn't exist More likely a misnamed plant (imagine that). __________________ 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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