Lighting for a 10 gallon

jcali10 · Post by **jcali10** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:12 pm

Looking for an inexpensive light strong enough for plant growth, all I have now is a 15 watt fluorescent fixture. Any suggestions.

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:37 pm

Cheapo dual bulb incandescent fixture.

You can easily fit 30-40 watts of pigtail bulbs in it, line it with mylar or metal repair tape for reflectors....

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:42 pm

36 watt pc is the way to go for a 10 gallon.

jcali10 · Post by **jcali10** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:56 pm

I tried finding a 20 inch pc but the only one I found came with a 50/50 bulb. By the time I order it, and a new bulb and shipping it starts getting to be a bit much for a 10 G. May price the dual incadescent. Bummer is I used to have one and I tossed it, thinking it was useless.

Spine · Post by **Spine** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:17 pm

I think I have a pc retro kit that will fit your tank. I'll have to dig through my heap to see. If I remember it's a dual fixture. I'll pm you tonight if I find it.

JMLenke · Post by **JMLenke** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:59 pm

how DIY are you willing to go?

that gets you growth like this:

Lighting for a 10 gallon

Lighting for a 10 gallon

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