What type of lighting should i have in a 67 gallon tank with Cardinal Tetra’s fish?

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Mmmmm a bit fishy asked:


I have just bought a tank 36×18x24 and the light they gave me for it is 18 watt florescent light.
I personally think it is far to low for plant life.

I don’t want a bright tank because i have read Tetras do not like to much.
What would you advise for this tank?
Keeping in mind that i need light for a heavily planted tank.
Will my plants die with the lighting i have at the moment?

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    No Responses to “What type of lighting should i have in a 67 gallon tank with Cardinal Tetra’s fish?”

    1. raiden Says:
      November 21st, 2009 at 2:48 am

      The light is good and should keep your plant life alive 17 years experience with fish.

    2. Birdman Says:
      November 21st, 2009 at 7:54 pm

      The colors help the colors help the plants plus they last long time and are energy efficient.