Nothing Will Grow (I'm getting HORNWART-IDLY desperate)

Kim

I think your problem is in the lighting although I'm definitely not even close to being an expert. 20 watts over a 33 gallon just isn't going to grow anything. What I would do is just get a glass canopy and a standard home depot light fixture which you would hang over the tank. Then, just get some good plant bulbs (I would aim for 2-3 watts per gallon and if you can't find that in a one bulb fixture, then get 2 or 3). And I agree with what has been said about the 80 gallon tank. It will cost you a lot, so get it sorted out first in the 33, then aim for the 80.

Good luck.

MsFrosty

Because for NOW I only have the 20 watt tank light (On the hunt for higher wattage) Would it hurt my fish to leave the light on for longer. I know I would have to turn it off at night for a couple hours for my plecos to come out and get their veggie wafers but is it ok?

FuzzAz

No, plants need darkness as much as they need light. The lights should be on no longer than 10 hours a day. Leaving the lights on longer will not help the plants, just cause other problems.