this is for a 20 gallon freshwater tank with a couple of goldfish. I have been using a regular 15W light bulb but the whole socket, etc. broke and I'm wondering if I should replace it with a fluorescent bulb or just keep it as a regular light bulb. Thank you!
2006-07-11 16:00:13 · 10 answers · asked by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 in Pets ➔ Fish
Oh, I forgot to mention -- all the plants in there are plastic. I had some problems with algae but got rid of all it with algae killer and cleaning the tank.. it's all under control now. The tank is in indirect sunlight so they do get some light at least.
2006-07-11 16:07:03 · update #1
Fluorescent is my personal preference. Incandescent bulbs don't have as wide a spectrum and they produce too much heat. Fluorescent bulbs simulate sunlight to a degree, and it's better for the fish's overall health. I believe incandescents also promote algae. Fluorescent makes the fish look better and not so washed out.
2006-07-11 16:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by M.S. 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i think think you should get a new cover because it sounds like a old fashion cover. the light might be exposed to the water. The light gets hot and then the water splashes on it the light breaks . Use fluorescent bulbs
2006-07-15 11:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by amira1553 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Incandescent, unless you just enjoy cleaning algae off your tank.
Algae has a much slower growth rate with incandescent.
I know they are more money than the fluorescent, but they are worth it.
2006-07-11 16:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by Gigit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluorescent is better. For a brighter full spectrum light or a soft bulb like 'grow-lux' which enhances the color of your fish and is a plant bulb.
2016-03-27 01:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluorescent. They are brighter, more energy efficient, and produce less heat in the tank. As long as you don't keep your light on 24/7 (which you shouldn't) you shouldn't have excess algea.
2006-07-11 16:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by sadie27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be best to use incandescent a had the same problem to but the fish people that i went to told me that, that was better.
2006-07-11 16:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by Taylor C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluorescent would be better .especially if you have live plants in it. as they make special grow bulbs for aquariums...
2006-07-11 16:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by ole_lady_93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
incans produce a lot of heat and more of a yellow light, the florescents run cooler and have a brighter whiter light, show more of the fishes true colors
2006-07-11 18:53:14 · answer #8 · answered by Taldeara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
floresent is fine, less exspensive.however if your tank is planted, you may want to go with a stronger light souce like attinics, or vho.they are used primarily with marine tanks though.
2006-07-14 08:36:26 · answer #9 · answered by retrac_enyaw03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flourescent would probably be best. it saves energy as well. Becareful though, you don't want to heat the water to much.
2006-07-11 16:06:24 · answer #10 · answered by phantom2921 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋