lighting ???

[ibanez]

i got 2 = 20 gal tanks they both have t5 2x24 lights 1-10k and 1-24 watt fresh water. i was given a 10 gal tank with the screw in lights light is rated for 2 - 25 watt light bulbs. i put my shrimp in there with a moss ball and some moss that was given to me dont know what kind it is had it growing under flour. lights in other tanks. i cant find flour. lights for the tank would there be enough light to the plants if not any one know where i can get 20" t5 ho light for the tank

[SubRosa]

Replace the standard incandescent screw ins with PC conversion bulbs.

[fishorama]

Yeah, the spiral fluorescent bulbs can come in 6500k daylight, better for plants. I got them at Walmart & they come in several wattages, I think mine are 15w. Go higher if there's enough clearance in the housing.

[dundadundun]

walmart - ge daylight or,
home depot - n:vision daylight

i like the walmart ones better. i get more growth and less algae ime.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5984218
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5984213

http://www.nvisioncfl.com/color-temperature.aspx

[ibanez]

ill try those out.was thinking of just get t5s for my hospital tank a 20 gall then use the five for a hospital if they dont work out cant remember when the last tank i had had the screw in lights. thanks again for the help going to hardware store pick them up in the morning

[ibanez]

went to the store this morning and picked some 15 watts up they were to big for the hood so i swapped them out with 14 watts i had. if it dont work out ill up grade my 20 gall tank light and use that .thanks alot guys playing the waiting game now.