Light Fixtures?

[Austin.b]

Hi, I have a 10G planted tank and I was wondering what kind of light fixture I could get. I haven't had ANY success with finding small T5s or anything like that for a 10G tank. Would a LED fixture work well with plants? Also, are there any websites I could check out? Thanks!!

P.S. What do you guys think of my newly renovated tank? Haha

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[Austin.b]

Pictures suck, sorry

 

[aqua_chem]

What plants do you want to grow that you think you need T5HOs for?

1) T5HOs on a 10g would be clear CO2 territory, IMO.
2) T5 bulbs start at 24"

LEDs might be decent light on a tank like that, but honestly, two 13-15w CFL bulbs in a normal stock hood is a good level of light for about anything.

 

[Austin.b]

What plants do you want to grow that you think you need T5HOs for?

1) T5HOs on a 10g would be clear CO2 territory, IMO.
2) T5 bulbs start at 24"

LEDs might be decent light on a tank like that, but honestly, two 13-15w CFL bulbs in a normal stock hood is a good level of light for about anything.

Ok, I'll just start CO2 then. Right now I have two 15 watt bulbs on a cheapy hood haha. Thank you!

 

[molly100a]

I put a spiral daylight bulb from Home Depot on mine with a clip on shoplight fixture. Works well, it was the 14 watt - 60 watt equivilant

 

[Retired_AF]

I put a spiral daylight bulb from Home Depot on mine with a clip on shoplight fixture. Works well, it was the 14 watt - 60 watt equivilant

I found a spiral bulb that fit into the hood and it works well...

 

[Austin.b]

I put a spiral daylight bulb from Home Depot on mine with a clip on shoplight fixture. Works well, it was the 14 watt - 60 watt equivilant

Wow! Guess whose going to home depot tomm? Aha thanks

 

[molly100a]

Make sure you get the full daylight or full spectrum.

 

[Austin.b]

Which would be better?

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These are 14 watt but Are 60W equivalent
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Do you guys think the plastic on my cheap canopy would melt if I use any of those bulbs on it?

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