Re: [Killietalk] watts per gallon

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 9/10/04 12:01:01 PM, rscalf at jps_net writes:

<< I've read that most Killifish prefer dim light.  What would be a good 
fluorescent watts/gallon ration for Aphyosemions?  I'm a little worried that I'm 
over illuminating my tanks.  Even with floating vegetation.

 >>

There are many different killies, from different biotopes. Some are from 
unshaded areas, others from shaded places. A well planted tank is usually 
sufficient shade from the light needed to grow the low light plants such as Java fern, 
Java moss, except for a very few species.


Lee Harper
Media, PA

To join the AKA see http://www.aka.org/pages/join.html
Archives are at http://fins.actwin.com/killietalk/