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So I am turning my 5g into a small planted tank. I have a 15w aquarium lamp from my 20g. This one:
Top Fin® 20 Gallon Aquarium Hood Combo - Medium Aquariums - Aquariums - PetSmart It would look kinda crazy on such a small tank but would it work for low lighting? |
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You might try the pig tail spiral compact flourescent lights in a round reflector just placed on a piece of egg crate. I have that over a 1g jar and it works nice. 10-15w 6500k bulbs from wall mart is like 2 for $6 or so.
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Ugh I have a serious problem. I went to get gas for my car but bought a plant instead! Sounds good. I shall go to buy a new bulb tomorrow.
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Small clip on desk lamps work well on these small tanks too. ;o)
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Yea, those pigtail spiral CFL bulbs work well. I have 3 of them with 6500k color. Works nicely and cheap! I got them at Lowes.
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