Aquarium Lights

[roberto]

Hi,

I was just wondering if it is absolutely essential to have an aquarium light. The prices they charge at LFS are ridiculous, something like $AU80 for the bulb + holder and another $AU80 for the hood. If I have to have one, what suggestions do people have to minimise cost? I have a glass lid which doesn't really fit due to having an Aquaclear Mini power filter. What have people done when using a power filter such as this when they want a light + lid?

Thanks,


Rob

 

[Nidge]

You will only need a light if you have plants, I personally have lights in all my tanks even the one without plants. If you have the tank where it gets some daylight then it should be ok, I think its importent to give the fish a sense of daytime night time, you can normally pick up a second hand light fairly cheap. At my LFS they sell off second hand stuff like filters, heaters and lights fairly cheap and it can save you some money, good luck

 

[heresmike]

Yikes! $80AUD for a light bulb? I thought $18USD was bad... this equates to about $25AUD according to my currency converter.

I have a glass lid which doesn't really fit due to having an Aquaclear Mini power filter. What have people done when using a power filter such as this

The glass tops I have have plastic on the backside so you can cut out pieces to accomodate the filter and heater.

 

[roberto]

Yeah, Australian $80 but that was for a light bulb and the holder for it. Seems a lot for a light, even for a "special" light such as this. Then to add further insult, a wooden hood, not painted or treated, was another $80. I might save up a few $$$ and look for something cheaper, maybe at the hardware store or something. As for the glass lid, maybe I can cut it?

Rob