Help With Lighting

[newland]

Hi All

I have a 24" x 12" tank and want to keep some live plants in it.
The only problem is that the tank won't get a huge amount or sun light.

There is only a small window and the room gets light but not a huge amount.

What i have is an 18" compact light fitting.

What would be the best bulbs to put in and does anyone know where to get them from in the UK?

Thank you

 

[Grey Legion]

Well your better off if the tank gets no sun light...

look for a bulb in the 6500k to 10,000k range for best growth
you may want to look into adding Co2 to see maximum growth and beauty from your plants..

 

[newland]

Why would i be better off with no sunlight?

Also can you recomend any bulbs in the 6500k to 10,000k range?

Thank you

 

[The Sandman]

Sun light will promote algae growth in the tank, your plants will then have to compete with the algae for light/nutrients.