The tank is 15 gallons. The ballast is just a common fish tank ballast, not one made for special lighting. It holds one bulb, I believe 24 inches.

This is where my problem lies, the only light I can find to fit this ballast is only 20 watts but it does have the color spectrum you mentioned in an other thread........

Some time in the future, like maybe November, I can spring for the proper lighting equipment, but for now, I'm all out of funds.........

Will this set up work for a while? Will those hardier plants do alright with what I have?