Hey guys. Can you teach me the basics.
Here's my story. My tank is a tall tank. I think its 45 gallons. 30 inches height. So I've put two different looking plants that I bought in 2 different LFS. They both said its a Java Fern. So anyway, I would like to know about lighting. Can you tell me how many Watts do my plants need, because, a 9watts bulb that my Dad just gave me. Every week, my plants wither and grows fewer young leaves. I'm adding liquid CO2 that I bought. But, still, they wither fast. So I guess its the Lighting's the problem. And I have no idea about proper lighting.
Here are my plants:
4 pcs "Java Fern"
and some Java Moss attach to wood and Clay decorations.
Here are my fish:
Guppies
Neon Tetras
Cory's
Kuhli Loaches
Please, tell me about lighting and how many watts does my lighting need that will go well with my plants and fishes. :-( and also, why does other aquariums lighting color has some effect? Like blue, pinkish and stuff. Was that okay for plants?
Sorry for the long post. And thanks for reading. I hope you can help me guys. :-(
*Edit: I've found my 2 Java ferns on the net.
and
Here's my story. My tank is a tall tank. I think its 45 gallons. 30 inches height. So I've put two different looking plants that I bought in 2 different LFS. They both said its a Java Fern. So anyway, I would like to know about lighting. Can you tell me how many Watts do my plants need, because, a 9watts bulb that my Dad just gave me. Every week, my plants wither and grows fewer young leaves. I'm adding liquid CO2 that I bought. But, still, they wither fast. So I guess its the Lighting's the problem. And I have no idea about proper lighting.
Here are my plants:
4 pcs "Java Fern"
and some Java Moss attach to wood and Clay decorations.
Here are my fish:
Guppies
Neon Tetras
Cory's
Kuhli Loaches
Please, tell me about lighting and how many watts does my lighting need that will go well with my plants and fishes. :-( and also, why does other aquariums lighting color has some effect? Like blue, pinkish and stuff. Was that okay for plants?
Sorry for the long post. And thanks for reading. I hope you can help me guys. :-(
*Edit: I've found my 2 Java ferns on the net.
and