Having trouble finding lighting...

RazorDX · 11-14-2006, 03:47 PM

I was recently advised to replace my lighting to help with the general wellbeing of my pets and for the benefit of new plant life, but I'm having a hard time. I was advised to get at least a 25watt bulb, but all I can find are 15watt bulbs (with the exception of UV lights, which I definitely don't want).

Will I need to get a whole new fixture?

It's your standard rectangular 10g tank, with the same hood/fixture that came with the tank (All Glass Aquarium). I measured 17" for the bulb, but I think it is actually an 18". Anyone who can advise me will become my savior.

Thanks in advance!

Puffer Pita · 11-14-2006, 04:02 PM

You will either need a new hood or a retrofit kit most likely.

RazorDX · 11-14-2006, 08:32 PM

Ok I found some for my aquarium locally... but should I get florescent or incandescent?

Puffer Pita · 11-14-2006, 08:33 PM

florescent

catluv74 · 11-14-2006, 08:49 PM

I'm looking for the same type of thing for my 29 G tank. I have swordtail and bala shark who will supposedly jump, and many of the lights I've seen aren't compatible with the hood I currently have. They seem to be propped up off the tank.

What about the moon lights? Are they a good idea?

11-14-2006, 03:47 PM	#1
RazorDX Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 26	Having trouble finding lighting... I was recently advised to replace my lighting to help with the general wellbeing of my pets and for the benefit of new plant life, but I'm having a hard time. I was advised to get at least a 25watt bulb, but all I can find are 15watt bulbs (with the exception of UV lights, which I definitely don't want). Will I need to get a whole new fixture? It's your standard rectangular 10g tank, with the same hood/fixture that came with the tank (All Glass Aquarium). I measured 17" for the bulb, but I think it is actually an 18". Anyone who can advise me will become my savior. Thanks in advance!

11-14-2006, 04:02 PM	#2
Puffer Pita Puffer Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,677	You will either need a new hood or a retrofit kit most likely. __________________ Tina Puffers: Auriglobus silus x2 Colomesus asellus x1 Tetraodon travancoricus x1 Tetraodon biocellatus x2 Tetraodon nigroviridis x1 Tetraodon baileyi x2 Tetraodon lineatus x1 Tetraodon palembangensis x1 The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated. - Mohandas Gandhi

11-14-2006, 08:33 PM	#4
Puffer Pita Puffer Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,677	florescent __________________ Tina Puffers: Auriglobus silus x2 Colomesus asellus x1 Tetraodon travancoricus x1 Tetraodon biocellatus x2 Tetraodon nigroviridis x1 Tetraodon baileyi x2 Tetraodon lineatus x1 Tetraodon palembangensis x1 The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated. - Mohandas Gandhi

11-14-2006, 08:49 PM	#5
catluv74 Beginner Fish Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Age: 33 Posts: 29	I'm looking for the same type of thing for my 29 G tank. I have swordtail and bala shark who will supposedly jump, and many of the lights I've seen aren't compatible with the hood I currently have. They seem to be propped up off the tank. What about the moon lights? Are they a good idea? __________________ 29 Gallon 5 Tiger Barb 2 Angel Fish - Sunny & Spot 2 Bala Shark - Thing 1 & Thing 2 3 Swordtails - Clifford, Pumpkin & Spice 1 Pleco - Scuttles Multiple Plants 10 Gallon 2 Swordtail Fry 12+ Glass Shrimp

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11-14-2006, 08:32 PM	#3
RazorDX Fishy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 20 Posts: 26	Ok I found some for my aquarium locally... but should I get florescent or incandescent?

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