Need a new light fixture

[WaterPond]

Hey everyone, i want to plant my 10gal but i can't seem to find a resonably priced light fixture(free-40bucks, lol) I want tube flourecents or compact flourecent lighting. Any suggestions, also links where you can but them would be great!, TIA

 

[Peyton]

What kind of light fixture do you currently have?

 

[WaterPond]

i have a 20" hood that just takes incandecent bulbs under 25w. I want a higher light tank, at least 5wpg

 

[JRagg]

Buy the screw in CF bulbs at Walmart. You can put in 10, 15, or 20 W bulbs. If you actually want more than that you're going to end up spending a good deal more money though.

I just managed to find a Current orbit hood with a 40W dual daylight and a 40W dual actinic for $60, but the chances of getting something like that for cheaper are pretty slim. Check ebay often and keep an eye on the classifieds.

You can always try multiple 13W CF bulbs as well. Two lighting kits from AH supply would get you where you want to be, but at the same time you won't be under $40.

 

[dapellegrini]

If you are ok with a lower-end product, might as well buy one of these:

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8

These are "Made in China" equivalents of much more expensive American and European models.

Otherwise, you are probably looking around $50-60 for a Coralife fixture in the same vien:

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsU...life24aqualightpowercompactstriplight1x65watt

 

[dapellegrini]

Oh, and if you ask them when ordering, they will probably swap out the 50/50 bulb for a better grow bulb.

It has been awhile since I used a 10g... Will a 24" hood fit? I think the Coralife legs can be adjusted down to 20"... but I would check before buying if that is a problem...

 

[WaterPond]

Would a light fixure that is meant for SW work for FW, because i found a 24" 110W fixture that is used, it is only at 99cents right now with $10 shipping. What do you think of this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/JEBO-110-Watt-C...ryZ46314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Purrbox]

JEBO's have inconsistant quality. Many have ordered them and had absolutely no problems, while others have reported having considerable problems and having to do mods on the fixture to make it work tolerably.

 

[ryan]

big als has hoods that are fourescent for about 30$ i believe there is some near your area check this site www.aquariumservices.com and click on store locations.

 

[dapellegrini]

Waterpond, a SW hood will probably be ok for you. Just consider that the Actinic (blue) light is do nothing for your plants, and the other light is probably a higher K light meant for SW corals, etc. Replacing the lights would be better for your plants. though I think 110w for a 10g would be serious overkill.

Jebo and Odyssea are I believe the same thing. Jebo is the old name, Odyssea is the new name. Aquatraders.com is their only dealer in the USA. You will see many units on sale on Ebay of these two names because they are by far the least expensive out there.

I have a 48" Odyssea T5 hood, and I hate it, would not recommend it to anyone (you can find my review in the products area), but I have heard much better success with the PC hoods.

 

[WaterPond]

Well, thanks for all of your help but i did something totally different. I went out and bought a reptile heat lamp for like 6 bucks, then i have a ten dollar 23w CF bulbs and screwd one in, the lamp has a clamp, so it works perfectly. I have it clamped to the self above my tank. I think it will work out ok. thanks for all of your help.