Marconis
Aquarium Advice Addict
The basic single-strip fluorescent fixture is not giving me the results I want. My plants seem flimsy, and I want them to be lush, green, and healthy. I am finally working again, but only every other week or when my workload is low (one of the benefits of being friendly with the bosses) so that my grades don't drop. I work at a car wash and wind up averaging anywhere from $12-$13 an hour or more on busy days. In 19 hours, I made $240. Over spring break too I can probably make around $800 if I work enough days. For a college student, this isn't so bad! So, while I am severely budgeted to food, gas, and electric, I DO want to invest in a new light. However, it cannot be too too expensive...I'd say no more than $120. I have been reading the sticky on lighting, and I looked elsewhere, but I am still confused as to what type of light I should be shooting for.
Several things:
1) I want my tank to remain low light
2) No CO2 planned
3) Electricity usage needs to be considered
4) Nothing that will boom algae
5) A light that has given you great results
If any links could be provided from Foster&Smith or BigAls to what you'd recommend, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Several things:
1) I want my tank to remain low light
2) No CO2 planned
3) Electricity usage needs to be considered
4) Nothing that will boom algae
5) A light that has given you great results
If any links could be provided from Foster&Smith or BigAls to what you'd recommend, I'd greatly appreciate it.