Adding light loving plants after a light upgrade?

[ForestDave]

Hi.
I'm in the process of gathering items together for a new tank. I'm getting a 2nd hand Fluval Roma 200L tank with a 12.5w aquasky light. Reading around, I don't think that will provide enough light for a moss carpet. As a result I was thinking of setting it up with low light plants and would love to know how easy it is to add more light demanding plants at a later date when I can find the cash to upgrade to a more powerful light?
Any tips or directions to relevant threads much appreciated!
Than you.

 

[Yanee]

Hi Dave, I have a second hand juwel 180. I bought an overhead light bar instead of the old, original light. I can save energy and I ve got a great light for the plants. Also good solution if you like to keep your original light, to buy a led strip bar light and use them together, I think. Other option, use the mosses on woods and rocks, just lift them up closer to the light.

 

[ForestDave]

Thanks Yanee.
I was thinking that could be an option. What overhead light did you get?

 

[Yanee]

I bought from ebay: It s really bright😁

• Fits for Aquarium Size: 92 - 109cm (36"- 43")
• LED Quantity: 110x White, 9x Blue, 4x Pink, 4x Red, 2x Green
• Power: 29.5W
• Brightness: 5418lm