I'm starting a 10 gal tank solely for the purpose of growing plants for my larger tanks. I want to buy a lighting system that will provide from 35-60 watts. The tank is 20" long and would normally use 18" bulbs. I can't find 18" T-5's that are 6700k or anything similar that is good for freshwater plants. I'm open to any type of lights that will work. I'm hoping someone can steer me to an online seller that has something that will work.
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www.aquatraders.com
www.fishneedit.com
Probably the two cheapest lighting sites on the internet. I have used them both personally at this point, and set up lots of other tanks for other people with aquatraders. Fishneedit I just started using this past decemeber.
That being said, you kinda sound like you have over kill lighting wise on that 10g.
For my 10, I am using 2x 19w Spiral CFL bulbs in clamp lamps you could buy at any hardware store...you can get your whole tank setup for less than $20, and have all the light it needs.
With the wattage of light you are talking about you are going to need pressurized co2 and EI dosing just to attempt to keep up.
www.fishneedit.com
Probably the two cheapest lighting sites on the internet. I have used them both personally at this point, and set up lots of other tanks for other people with aquatraders. Fishneedit I just started using this past decemeber.
That being said, you kinda sound like you have over kill lighting wise on that 10g.
For my 10, I am using 2x 19w Spiral CFL bulbs in clamp lamps you could buy at any hardware store...you can get your whole tank setup for less than $20, and have all the light it needs.
With the wattage of light you are talking about you are going to need pressurized co2 and EI dosing just to attempt to keep up.