will this light be good?

[Bk718]

fishy you can either get some glass from a glass shop and do a diy canopy or order a canopy for the 29 for around $13 from any of the popular fish sites.
I think 65w could be/would be better but it all depends on what kind of plants and how many you plan to have in it, if you will do co2 and if you will use ferts.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

could also do the cfl lights.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1118795&postcount=14

 

[Bk718]

if you dont wish to go with the diy lighting then you can search the web for coralife aqualight 65w
this site had it @ $55 before have no idea why they raised the price.. Try searching bigals, they also had one for around $57 but i cant seem to find it, try calling them up im sure they probably still have them in stock.

 

[Fishy_Fun]

but as i said in post #8 i dont know if it will work for me.if i can get these questions answered or pics of your setup with ahsupply or any light setup will give me ideas

 

[Bk718]

well im looking at ah supply and it will cost around the same for one off there as it will to buy else where because i would need a hood.but with the hoods they supply you with how do you open it to feed your fish?How do you keep water from getting on the lights and ruining the wood?i have snails and if they can just crawl up into the lights i cant get it.And the ones you prop above the water say not to put a hood underneath them which i need again for snails

1- feeding fish : the front part of the canopy is on a hinge and can swing open
2- water and lights and snails: you will need a glass canopy to prevent this

 

[Mgamer20o0]

you seal the wood so water doestn get it. i have open top tanks. the lights are fine.

 

[Fishy_Fun]

well i already have a hood it came with my kit.but it says you cant use a hood or canopy with it heres what it says

Carefully remove fixture from packaging. Remove acrylic splash lens and remove plastic lens protector and packaging material from around the lamps. Make sure the lamps are firmly inserted into the sockets. Replace acrylic lens. Plug the power cord(s) into GFCI outlets.

If you wish to use the automatic light features, plug the power cord(s) into timers before plugging into the outlet.

Apply the four rubber feet supplied to the underside of the fixture to elevate the fixture above the aquarium 0.75".

Do not place the fixture underneath a canopy or hood.

 

[Bk718]

well i already have a hood it came with my kit.but it says you cant use a hood or canopy with it heres what it says

Carefully remove fixture from packaging. Remove acrylic splash lens and remove plastic lens protector and packaging material from around the lamps. Make sure the lamps are firmly inserted into the sockets. Replace acrylic lens. Plug the power cord(s) into GFCI outlets.

If you wish to use the automatic light features, plug the power cord(s) into timers before plugging into the outlet.

Apply the four rubber feet supplied to the underside of the fixture to elevate the fixture above the aquarium 0.75".

Do not place the fixture underneath a canopy or hood.

the reason they might be saying that is due to ventilation and overheating. If you make a canopy with some vent slots it should be fine. Or you can install a small fan.

btw which light is this info coming from??

 

[Fishy_Fun]

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/204844/i/2/product.web

here

 

[Mgamer20o0]

if that light you prob just want a glass top and be done with it.