New lighting

[iamcowboy]

Ok, I just won a new 130w compact flourecent light system w/legs and moon lights. I am going to put it on my existing 29gal planted tank. Is there anything that y'all know of that I should be doing to prepare for the transition. Right now I have a single flourecent tube and I am hoping that this will greatly expand my planting possibilities.

 

[tropicalfish]

Some things you will need to know...
Obviously:
Power bill will go up
Tank will become MUCH more brighter
and...
Your plants will grow better.

Also...
LOTS of algae...
That is almost 4.5 Watts per gallon (WPG)

 

[Fuzz16]

wow that would be soo nice to have! i would give for 2.5wpg
youll be wanting a few octos too, to take care of the algae theyll be fat lil guys!

 

[Guysy1110]

Are you going to co2, either pressurised or DIY would be good to help cut down the algae.

Also i dose Excel which fights back the algae abit when dosed daily.

Tank should look much nicer with the higher lighting !

 

[iamcowboy]

Yeah the algae deal is something I am considering. I have about 8 algae eating shrimp which will have a lot of work to do. May get a couple of ottos. Might experiment with DIY co2. Does that algae treatment (excel) hurt live plants?