My Aquarium came with 15watt light fixture and a 18" flourecent blulb... the hood is nly 20" long... how can I get 40watts of light into my aquarium? I'm at a loss... the 40watts blub is 48 inches long!
2007-01-18 09:47:09 · 5 answers · asked by Sailor Mercury 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
There are double hoods (made to use two fluorescent bulbs).
That Fish Place (see link below) carries these, compact fluorescents (I have 130 watts over a 29 gallon this way), and metal halide (so intense you can get a sunburn under one) fixtures:
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/index.web
If you have to buy a hood and fluorescent bulbs separately, make sure they both have the same T- number. This changes with the diameter and output of the bulbs used, and using incompatable tubes can burn out in less than a day (or burn out your ballast in the hood).
Why do you feel the need to increase your lighting? If you are looking to keep plants or a marine tank with anemones or corals, thats one thing, but if you just want more light, realize that in a freshwater tank more light usually means more algae!
2007-01-18 10:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a t5 lighting system. You can find one online for around a hundred bucks for your 20 gallon. The light that came with the tank is useless for coral. For a healthy reef you will need supplements that you can get from a pet store. (calcium, iodine, things like that)
2016-03-29 03:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try asking for someone who's wanting to give theirs away. go to www.craigslist.com and go to the one in your area. you may need a new hood, but that shouldn't be a problem.
if you dn't want to do that,,, ,then go to petsmart and look for a hood with the correct dimensions and is a 40 watt. try petsmart, petco, and even private aquarium stores. sometimes, the better equipment is at the smaller places.
good luck!!
2007-01-18 10:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Silver Thunderbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I found brighter lights for my tank at Home Depot, they have a lot of different sizes and different watts
2007-01-18 12:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by granladyrose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you should try another catagory not animals.like home approvement.or get a life .com.lol just kiddin.go to the hardware store they will know
2007-01-18 09:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by thinkpinkwhenyoushop 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋