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I'm thinking of upgrading my lighting I don't have 150+ to get crazy plant lighting but I have a full spectrum was looking at a aquaneon led and was wondering if it was a decent "cheap" light or should I just keep my old one?
 
I'm thinking of upgrading my lighting I don't have 150+ to get crazy plant lighting but I have a full spectrum was looking at a aquaneon led and was wondering if it was a decent "cheap" light or should I just keep my old one?

What size is your tank? Getting cone clamp-on lights from Home Depot and CFLs is probably the cheapest alternative.
 
Its a 20g high the one that I mentioned is pretty affordable just want my plants to have better lighting and Wanna get different ones lol people warned me about planted tanks and how addictive they are
 
Its a 20g high the one that I mentioned is pretty affordable just want my plants to have better lighting and Wanna get different ones lol people warned me about planted tanks and how addictive they are

Get 2 "Clamp on worklights" from Home Depot/ lowes and 2 compact fluorescent lights (swirly ones) that are in the 5000k-8000K range.
 
Might have to look into that lol never thought about that and get a clear top foot the fish or leave it open
 
might b depends on how "jumpy" the fish are :) I know if I did that with my fiances female betta I'd be in trouble cause I accidentally taught her to jump
 
might b depends on how "jumpy" the fish are :) I know if I did that with my fiances female betta I'd be in trouble cause I accidentally taught her to jump

I think the risk is water getting in the light bulb or something. I have no problem and keep my lights like a cm from the surface of water
 
And I'd be able to keep high lighting plants i'm sure this answer is yes but I might be surprised
 
Got ya didn't know I'f Lowes would have them worth a shot lol
 
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