ayanekun Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 First off, I'd like to say I've explored pretty thoroughly through the archives of the internet and the amount of information is staggering but help a guy out with his lighting for a first planted tank. My biggest issue and the reason I come to you is looking for a specific light. I've got a typical 5.5 gallon tank and just can't seem to find a good light. Incandescent hoods seem to be few and far between in the 16" size and I can't seem to find fixtures in Calgary that are 16" and rated for more than 8 Watts in the Fluorescent variety. I've read nothing but good things about Finnex (except for the occasional dud it seems, but they're always replaced) however haven't found a local retailer. I also have concerns about using something like the Fugeray or the marineland LED's because I've got a traditional black hood that doesn't have more than a 12 inch opening. I've considered replacing the starter on my 8 Watt fixture with one rated higher so I can change out the bulb but finding 8 inch higher than 8 watt bulbs is also proving difficult. Any insider information on finding a glass hood, new fixture, higher wattage starters and bulbs or another solution to my problem that can (hopefully) be fixed by a trip somewhere local? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I put a 13W compact flourescent in an incandescent hood... I find it odd that you can't find an incandescent hood - usually that's ALL you can find for a 5 gal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 You can have glass cut to size then get a plastic strip at your local fish store if wanted Put any fixture on top Jason's right 13 watts will have so much light you wish for less J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishclubgirl Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Walmart has clip on lights for 8.99 for the colours or 12.99 for the silver.. Add in a 6700k 13 watt CFl and start growing your plants!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayanekun Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions I'll definitely give it a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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