Recommendations for new CRS project

Originally Posted by el993

Try to follow planted tank formula 1watt/gal (1W/4.5 L) so minimum 18W, but I think you will still have algae issue because there is insufficient plants to compete with algae. IMO algae is a good food source for shrimp and I would at least allow some grow on my tank.

But CRS dun feed on algae...

so 1 watt = 4.5L, that's the tank formula every bro is following?