light holders

[dean_alicia]

Hello All,

quick question about light holders, i have a normal duel light holder from a school class room i want to use for my 4 foot tank, can i put a plant growing globe in it will it work ok?

thanks...

[joz]

Yes!

they all take the same tube fittings.

But having a reflector would help,that is if it hasn't got one??

Also make sure you have a good fert for the plants..

[Jaz]

Also make sure you have a good fert for the plants..

Can you suggest "good fert" brands/types for tropical cichlids?

[mr_walker]

Can you suggest "good fert" brands/types for tropical cichlids?

I'm in the same boat - just starting with the ferts. I think the Seachem line is one of the big name brands (and the price reflects this). I bought some "Flourish Excel" to try and keep some black brush algae under control, and see how it helps the plants. I also have some basic trace element "Plant Grow" stuff I got at the LFS.

I think I have a macro nutrient deficiency - probably Potassium. I might try the Seachem NPK individual bottles.

Have a look at www.ezipet.com.au (http://www.ezipet.com.au) - their prices are competitve, they accept PayPal, and they deliver quickly. Another one that I havent tried yet is www.aquagreen.com.au (http://www.aquagreen.com.au).