Overtank Lights

[The Duke]

Hi. I have an aquarium with the light integrated into the lid. The problem is the lid is very ugly so I have been looking around for an alternative light source. My tank is 31"x16"x18". What are people's thoughts on this
http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T5-21Wx3-Aquarium-Fisht-Tank-Overhead-White-Light-Aluminum-Lamp-3-Working-Mode-/270845927902?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item3f0face1de#ht_4776wt_1042
Can someone convert this into a link please.

There are three bulbs. Two are 21w white bulbs and one is a 21w blue bulb.

 

[nicolaisam]

Hi. I have an aquarium with the light integrated into the lid. The problem is the lid is very ugly so I have been looking around for an alternative light source. My tank is 31"x16"x18". What are people's thoughts on this
http/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T5-21Wx3-Aquarium-Fisht-Tank-Overhead-White-Light-Aluminum-Lamp-3-Working-Mode-/270845927902?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item3f0face1de#ht_4776wt_1042
Can someone convert this into a link please.

There are three bulbs. Two are 21w white bulbs and one is a 21w blue bulb.

Will be fine,Only thing is you need condensation trays or glass lids fitted.as the original lid probably stopped water evaporation.

 

[The Duke]

Never thought about that

 

[The Duke]

Another thing.....with these type of lights are fish prone to jump out the tank??

 

[nicolaisam]

Never thought about that

Does your tank have something to sut the condensation trays onto,Most have stiffeners inside about 15mm doen from the top.
I prefer glass as they are easier to clean,and allow the light through better

 

[The Duke]

No it doesn't. Can you buy these separately?

 

[nicolaisam]

No it doesn't. Can you buy these separately?

They are usually siliconed in pieces of glass

 

[richpowell1989]

i have a 6 foot by 2ft by 3 ft tank with no lid and over the tank lights. i have rainbowfish in there and everyone says they will jump i have had it for 3 years and have not had one death or any jumpers at all so i wouldnt be to concerned cuz i have seen alot of examples were people do this without losing fish ( although does depend on what fish you are keeping )

on the evaporation side of things i would get a tray or glass, i dont have either and i have to top up the water every 4-5 days but then again i do water changes every 6 days so it dont really bother me

 

[The Duke]

I am intending on keeping a shoal of tiger barbs are these generally jumpy fish?

 

[thereverendturtle]

I am intending on keeping a shoal of tiger barbs are these generally jumpy fish?

Nope.