i need help with lighting

[Deaths Sting]

im trying to find a new aquarium light that would be appropriate for Bichirs and other low light loving fish. im not sure what to look for other then very low wattage. im ordering a light from this website here:

http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl3664/cp17307/cl0/aquariumlighting

there's a lot to choose from! but im lost on what to get!

thanks

 

[King-eL]

I use blue moon light in my tank, but when I takes pics I use white light.

You could also use floating plants to give the bottom some shades.

 

[Deaths Sting]

I use blue moon light in my tank, but when I takes pics I use white light.

how long and how many watts are they?

 

[beblondie]

standard aquarium strip lights and floating plants to shade a portion of the bottom-Anne

 

[Hao]

yea thats my question b/c when i turn on my lights my bichir's greenish color disappear =(

 

[Deaths Sting]

standard aquarium strip lights and floating plants to shade a portion of the bottom-Anne

whats a standard aquarium strip light specifically?

i dont want to use floating plants cuz i have a very powerful powerhead and i don't eat salad

 

[Deaths Sting]

would it be possible for anyone to take a look at the website i provided and give me a couple of examples on there that would be appropriate. that way ill know what to look for when selecting the right one.

thanks

 

[Cohazard]

t5 strips will work like these: http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA...2/cl0/coralifefwt5aqualightdoublestriplight36


you can also use a standard t8/10 fixture: http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA...15896/cl0/allglasssingledeluxestriplight36oak

hth


oh btw, I use a 65w CF 50/50 light over my 48" tank. Keeps the tank dimly lit, which makes my dats, plecos, and polypterus happy

 

[Knowdafish]

T5? T8? T12?

 

[Cohazard]

Quoted from Rex Grigg's tank guide:

"What's the difference between a T12 and a T8 bulb?
In the case of fluorescent tubes each T is equal to 0.125” or 1/8th of an inch. So a T12 bulb is 1.5” in diameter and a T8 bulb is 1” in diameter.

What's a T5 bulb/light?
A T5 bulb is a bulb that is 0.625” or 5/8” in diameter. They are becoming very popular as they are a very efficient way to light a tank."

HTH