DreaminginBlue
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I have a ten gallon tank I'm setting up that currently has no lights or hood or lid. I'm running a heater and sponge filter on it, but that's it. I was wondering what options I have for lighting? I'm hoping to find a solution that won't cost me too much but will be effective for growing easy, low to medium light plants (i.e. anubias, java fern, java moss, water wisteria, etc).
Is it worth it to just buy a lighted hood, or should I get some clip on lamps from the hardware store? I intend to put shrimp in this tank, so I didn't think they'd need a lid.
Also... are incandescent lights any good? What are the best kinds of lights to use? Is there a lighted hood or light strip you'd recommend?
Sorry for the 101 questions. Lighting is the one area I'm completely uninformed about.
Is it worth it to just buy a lighted hood, or should I get some clip on lamps from the hardware store? I intend to put shrimp in this tank, so I didn't think they'd need a lid.
Also... are incandescent lights any good? What are the best kinds of lights to use? Is there a lighted hood or light strip you'd recommend?
Sorry for the 101 questions. Lighting is the one area I'm completely uninformed about.