Cheapest New Light Fixture and Bulb For A 36 Bowfront. Please Help!!

[EthanBeltramo]

I want a planted tank, and have determined that it would be more worth it to buy a new light fixture. I currently have a 20 watt fixture with a t8 bulb. I want something for my plants to grow. The tank has a plastic hood wi a glass square to fit the current light fixture. I definitely do not want to spend over $50, preferably under $30. I want something available at petco, for my LFS only sells Fish.


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[EthanBeltramo]

I am going to petco tomorrow so I would like to find a light system tonight.


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[DeeLee2013]

Honestly, I would recommend using Amazon.com and getting a light fixture and bulbs which are suited for what you hope to accomplish with the tank. The big box stores are not always competitive with their prices...


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[EthanBeltramo]

I would, and want to, but I have tons of gift cards to petco, besides that, I'm broke.


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[ywagner]

Cheap and effective clamp ons


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[DeeLee2013]

I would, and want to, but I have tons of gift cards to petco, besides that, I'm broke.


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Gotcha!

Well, then I would go clamp on route as well!

Good luck!


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[EthanBeltramo]

At petco?


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[ywagner]

No they are sold at your hardware store usually around $7 apiece maybe less, and 5000k bulbs are generally $20


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[ywagner]

For 2 I think don't quote me tho


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[EthanBeltramo]

I would prefer something more like what I have. Any help? (I have an aqueon t8 17 w florescent light.)


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[ywagner]

Tbh you aren't going to find anything under 30 with plant growing abilities like you want. You could try craigslist but even that might be stretching it, the only option I know of is the clamp ons. You could try stickon LEDS and that will give you a cheap light source


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[EthanBeltramo]

Ok. Under fifty at least?


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[Coursair]

t.petco.com/product/111939/Zoo-Med-AquaSun-T-5-HO-Double-Light-Linear-Fluorescent-Hood.aspx

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[EthanBeltramo]

t.petco.com/product/111939/Zoo-Med-AquaSun-T-5-HO-Double-Light-Linear-Fluorescent-Hood.aspx

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Anything cheaper?


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[Coursair]

The issue you aren't addressing, even if you get a new fixture and bulbs, you need to add CO2 as well. You can't do one without the other or you'll just grow Algae.

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[EthanBeltramo]

And reviews say doesn't work with a hood.


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[EthanBeltramo]

I will set up a homemade CO2 then


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[EthanBeltramo]

In my tank I have
Anubias
Amazon sword
Anacharis
Money wart I think
Onion bulb
Aponogeton
Asian water fern
Moss ball

The only thing that doesn't seam to like my light is the moss ball. I actually have algae in my tank


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[Coursair]

And reviews say doesn't work with a hood.


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Yes, you'd go open top or use a glass top.


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[Coursair]

Anything cheaper?


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Sure. But nothing around $30 that would improve your lighting.


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