Lights on a Tank

[AngelFishGirl]

We are a little short on money and have been waiting on picking up a $50 hood and light fixture on our 30 gallon tank. I only have a breeding pair of angelfish in there. However, both times they've spawned in the last 3 weeks they've eaten their eggs. They see sunlight from a small half-window (we live underground in an apartment so the window is small and at the top of the wall) but it's nothing compared to what an aquarium light would give off.

How much of a necessity is it to have a hood and light? Do you think the lack of light could be causing these guys to eat their eggs?


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[AdamsAquarium]

From what I understand, angels eat their eggs if they are left in the tank with them, so I wouldn't fault the lighting. As for the lighting, if your tank is 2 ft long, you could actually go to home depot and pick up a $15 "shop light". Just make sure it is t-8 or t-5. People only recommend t-5 for highly planted tanks that need high lighting. I went with t-8 and got a couple aquarium plant lights for it and it is growing my plants very well.

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[AdamsAquarium]

I bought 2, 4 ft shop lights and they are a cheaper alternative to lighting your tank

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[AdamsAquarium]

That strip that you see in the top photo, next to the bulbs, is a color light strip for at night. $40 at home depot and I can change the color of my fish tank in about 30 different colors.

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[AngelFishGirl]

Thanks... I think I'm already set on a hood and light fixture

 

[ScaryFatKidGT]

I'd go glass tops and the aqueon modular LED light, those shop light will put out more light tho if you ever want higher light plants.