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Old 09-14-2011, 11:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Need help choosing some lights.

Well, my ten gallon build had a leak, so I rushed to Petco grabbed an Aqueon 20H gallon tank for sale, rushed to Home Depot, grabbed a bag of pool filter sand. Managed to set everything up under two hours (I'm pooped).

I need some sort of hanging light though. I have a glass hood for the tank, so what should I do?

I'm short on money so I need something not so expensive. How would getting something that would hang on top of the tank vs just buying the Aqueon hood w/ whatever light be comparable money wise. If getting different lights is more worth in the long run, explain.

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Old 09-15-2011, 06:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Need help choosing some lights.

Well, if you want to hang a light you can do what I did,lol.I used a regular incandescent stock light(for a ten gallon) and hung it using picture hanger wires,eyeletts,and those clips people use in the office,the ones where you can flip the handle down.Or you can get a shop light to hang,they are cheaper than aquarium hoods and use it until you can afford something else.
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Default Re: Need help choosing some lights.

Walmart carries a 2 foot shop light thats almost fits the top perfectly and you can hang it.
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