from wally world for about $8 and it came with bulbs. It's a dual 17watt 24" fluorescent shoplight. It is sitting on top of a glass lid and my tank looks great. I also bought a GE fresh and saltwater 24" tube that's in the 9000k range, but i haven't tried that out yet.
Problem is, this is only 34watts for 20 gallons, i.e. 1.7 watts per gallon. I currently only put a java moss mat in there, but i do plan on getting some more plants in there.
My question is, if it is possible for me to just go to home depot or lowes and get a new starter/ballast so i can run higher wattage bulbs in this fixture. If anyone's done this or is familiar enough with fixture lighting to answer, please do. tia.
Problem is, this is only 34watts for 20 gallons, i.e. 1.7 watts per gallon. I currently only put a java moss mat in there, but i do plan on getting some more plants in there.
My question is, if it is possible for me to just go to home depot or lowes and get a new starter/ballast so i can run higher wattage bulbs in this fixture. If anyone's done this or is familiar enough with fixture lighting to answer, please do. tia.
