Which lighting to get?

dcristalli90 · 03-16-2006, 01:07 AM

I have a 37 gallon tank and I want to start planting it. I just got a hagen C02 setup and added a few java ferns and anubias. I want to be able to get more plants so I was thinking of upgrading my light to about 2 or more WPG. I was thinking of getting this glass cover and placing the light on top. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1
Here are some light fixtures I found that would get me to about 2 WPG. Is there something better you would reccomend that could get me more WPG for under $100, or just something of better quality? As of now I have a 20 watt strip which give me about .54 WPG

1. http://bigalsonline.com/catalog/prod...d1=1843;pcid2=

2. http://bigalsonline.com/catalog/prod...d1=1843;pcid2=

dcristalli90 · 03-16-2006, 07:59 PM

sorry the links weren't working, but now they are fixed.

Damon · 03-17-2006, 12:23 AM

None of the above (except the glass top). I wouldn't shoot for 2wpg. I would shoot for under that. Or go 2wpg with N.O. lighting. Power compacts put out a lot of lumens per watt unlike N.O. (normal output flourescent).
2 of these would be your best bet.
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...853&pcid1=1843

kath · 03-17-2006, 03:38 PM

Be careful with the current usa fixtures, i was reasearching lights for about a month and saw some not soo good results about them, and other that other cheaper light jebo reports of several fires with them not exactly what i want LOL

if ya got a co2 system ya might as well go for high light plants also

not sure how well the hagen co2 works and right now i do not run co2 for my planted tanks

check out ebay actually
if ya wait u can find a great deal on there
i recently picked up a All Glass power compact 110watt for $25 used off of there and it works great...

dcristalli90 · 03-18-2006, 11:38 AM

is there a fixture like the ones you suggested but combined. I'm trying to be as organized as possible.

unclerick666 · 03-19-2006, 04:11 AM

If your tank is 12" wide go to lowels or home depo and get out door flood lights be LIGHTS OF AMERICA 2 of them will be less than $100 and give 130 whats of full spectrum lighting your plants will grow like crazy even without co2, but, it has to be that brand!

Kyle · 03-19-2006, 06:47 PM

yea i got a plant in my aquairum i got a double lighting strip thing and no CO2 system and its growing like crazy couple inchs in 2 days,I would personally think it would boil down to the actual lights you install many light have specific purposes.
(Just my 2 cents)

03-16-2006, 01:07 AM	#1
dcristalli90 Fishy Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 18	Which lighting to get? I have a 37 gallon tank and I want to start planting it. I just got a hagen C02 setup and added a few java ferns and anubias. I want to be able to get more plants so I was thinking of upgrading my light to about 2 or more WPG. I was thinking of getting this glass cover and placing the light on top. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1 Here are some light fixtures I found that would get me to about 2 WPG. Is there something better you would reccomend that could get me more WPG for under $100, or just something of better quality? As of now I have a 20 watt strip which give me about .54 WPG 1. http://bigalsonline.com/catalog/prod...d1=1843;pcid2= 2. http://bigalsonline.com/catalog/prod...d1=1843;pcid2= Last edited by dcristalli90; 03-16-2006 at 07:59 PM.

03-17-2006, 12:23 AM	#3
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	None of the above (except the glass top). I wouldn't shoot for 2wpg. I would shoot for under that. Or go 2wpg with N.O. lighting. Power compacts put out a lot of lumens per watt unlike N.O. (normal output flourescent). 2 of these would be your best bet. http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...853&pcid1=1843 __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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03-16-2006, 07:59 PM	#2
dcristalli90 Fishy Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 18	sorry the links weren't working, but now they are fixed.

03-17-2006, 03:38 PM	#4
kath Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: outside of dallas tx Age: 34 Posts: 7	Be careful with the current usa fixtures, i was reasearching lights for about a month and saw some not soo good results about them, and other that other cheaper light jebo reports of several fires with them not exactly what i want LOL if ya got a co2 system ya might as well go for high light plants also not sure how well the hagen co2 works and right now i do not run co2 for my planted tanks check out ebay actually if ya wait u can find a great deal on there i recently picked up a All Glass power compact 110watt for $25 used off of there and it works great...

03-18-2006, 11:38 AM	#5
dcristalli90 Fishy Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 18	is there a fixture like the ones you suggested but combined. I'm trying to be as organized as possible.

03-19-2006, 04:11 AM	#6
unclerick666 Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23	If your tank is 12" wide go to lowels or home depo and get out door flood lights be LIGHTS OF AMERICA 2 of them will be less than $100 and give 130 whats of full spectrum lighting your plants will grow like crazy even without co2, but, it has to be that brand!

03-19-2006, 06:47 PM	#7
Kyle Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 52	yea i got a plant in my aquairum i got a double lighting strip thing and no CO2 system and its growing like crazy couple inchs in 2 days,I would personally think it would boil down to the actual lights you install many light have specific purposes. (Just my 2 cents)

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