Lighting

[skrapsc33]

alright guys, here is my question, i have a Alternanthera reineckii ''lilacina'' ('Purple'), and micro sword narrow leaf plants and i know they require high lighting, they are in a 10 gal aquarium and i have a nutri grow 15 wat. light on it, is that enough light for them?? thanks for the help guys.

 

[George Farmer]

You may have success, all be it very slow growth.

High light in a 10 gal. is over 40w with reflectors. CO2 and regular fert dosing is required with high light too.

 

[skrapsc33]

ok, thanks for letting me know, i curently do not have co2, i might be getting a co2 syestem but i dont know which one is good and how to use it and what ppm for my 10 gal would be best and if i would have to take out my air stone.

 

[gbbudd]

Alternanthera reineckii ''lilacina'' is not a plant best suited for a ten gallon it grows tall but with prunning it can work