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Old 08-01-2008, 12:49 PM   #1
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I need some advice on what type of plants to start a 45g planted tank with angles, I already have one amazon sword in the tank. I know I need more light for the tank. What else do I need to do so I can add more plants. I will post pics later.

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Old 08-01-2008, 12:52 PM   #2
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Here are some pics of my tank, the light i am getting is this http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=12109 , I bought the 36" version which should give me about 4watts per a gallon. What else will I need? The pics are in the link for the post on AC.

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Old 08-02-2008, 07:10 PM   #3
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I would not go with 4wpg, that's a little over kill. I would not go over 3 wpg for your first tank.

If you go over 2wpg you will need to add c02 injection & don't forget the ferts.

Take a look at Beginners Basics, it should be helpful.
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Old 08-04-2008, 08:05 AM   #4
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I need help deciding what light I need for my tank. I bought the one that I had talked about but I want, which I can return. What do I need to buy.
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Old 08-04-2008, 11:06 AM   #5
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Ok so i did buy a different light I it going to give me around 2.13wpg.
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