Best lights for a medium lighted 10 gallon?

[picture_117]

So I've been googling through many forums and articles about what would be the best light to choose. I don't know if it's just me but I cant seem to find any help.

I just want something that would grow plants easily.

 

[picture_117]

Well this is what I've come up with, any feedback?

Aquarium Light Strip 20" Freshwater Plant Discus 36W | eBay

Current USA Nova Extreme T5 X2 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 2X18 Watt, 18 inch

http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Do...575S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320972299&sr=8-2

Amazon.com: Zoo Med AquaSun T5-HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood, 30-Inch: Pet Supplies

 

[fort384]

Lighting solutions for a 10gal aren't the easiest to come by. There are two good choices on the page I linked below... The cf fixture or the LED fixture on that page rated for 10 gals would be wonderful medium light fixtures for a 10. The price isnt cheap... But I can tell you from experience that their fixtures are high quality.

http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=72_74

 

[picture_117]

I like this one:

http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?...ducts_id=667&zenid=dsbg38u88ab98b2jqscmfb7451

This one would work?

 

[GlassmanMD]

I use this one on my little 10gallon. So far it is doing well, this is my first dive into planted but it is so far so good. I'm only keeping a couple Java ferns and some java moss right now but they are doing well.

http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Do...575S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320972299&sr=8-2

 

[picture_117]

I use this one on my little 10gallon. So far it is doing well, this is my first dive into planted but it is so far so good. I'm only keeping a couple Java ferns and some java moss right now but they are doing well.

http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-Do...575S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320972299&sr=8-2

Yeah that's one of the fixtures I found, seems good. Although the one Fort linked has much more LED's.

 

[GlassmanMD]

This one works great for my purposes. When I started this tank it was my first planted and first sand bottom. It's more of a learning test for me. Once I move I will be setting up and building much larger tanks this is just a majorly scaled down version of future plans lol.

 

[fort384]

I like this one:

http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_74&products_id=667&zenid=dsbg38u88ab98b2jqscmfb7451

This one would work?

Yes that would work well.

 

[picture_117]

Okay thanks, I wanted something that was sleek & modern looking too, this works!

 

[fort384]

Ah aqua forest would be the place for that then ! Great design... But you pay for it.

 

[picture_117]

I was looking at their lights & cube gardens too, but... maybe when I'm older

 

[fort384]

One thing to check as I am not sure your tank is rimless: the clamp only opens to 1/2 inch.

 

[fort384]

I was looking at their lights & cube gardens too, but... maybe when I'm older

I have 2 complete cube garden setups. I love em

 

[picture_117]

Yeah I saw them & that's what I want to accomplish, love the look!
Maybe sometime in the near future.

 

[picture_117]

One thing to check as I am not sure your tank is rimless: the clamp only opens to 1/2 inch.

Yes it is! I noticed that and brought out my ruler, it'll work! lol.
Btw if you have any experience or can point me in the direction, would it be possible to convert another 10 with black trim into rimless?

 

[fort384]

Yes... It is possible. I have never done it. If you post another thread on that in the hardware forum I am sure someone with some experience could offer better guidance on that.

 

[picture_117]

Thanks I'll do that, but I'll most likely build one, my LFS has a bunch of glass laying around for cheaps. More fun!

 

[fort384]

True! If you go that route make sure you post a build thread

 

[picture_117]

Will do!