[mousey]

well if she has a dad that is handy she can get a light relatively cheap.
I went to an eves through company and got a piece of trough. Used that plastic posterboard that realtors use for the ends. Hubby inserted light bulb sockets at each end..
I use household flourescent bulbs-- the daylight variety.
looks a bit funny, but is a cheap and usable fix.
I grow javas, anubias and vals.