Use Of Desk Lamps

[phishstixx]

just wondering if I'd be okay using 3 desk lamps for a 10 gallon planted with diy co2. and the best light bulbs to get for them. would like a high light set up

 

[RadaR]

What are the wattages of the lamps? Best bulbs to get are high efficiency daylight bulbs.

 

[phishstixx]

thinking bout 3 of these http/www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...ocStoreNum=8125

 

[gbbudd]

just wondering if I'd be okay using 3 desk lamps for a 10 gallon planted with diy co2. and the best light bulbs to get for them. would like a high light set up

heres a little taste of what simple desk lamps can do, i think you'll not give up on your idea
http/www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110988

 

[iSnail]

just wondering if I'd be okay using 3 desk lamps for a 10 gallon planted with diy co2. and the best light bulbs to get for them. would like a high light set up

heres a little taste of what simple desk lamps can do, i think you'll not give up on your idea
http/www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110988

Can't see the pictures without registering??

 

[gbbudd]

just wondering if I'd be okay using 3 desk lamps for a 10 gallon planted with diy co2. and the best light bulbs to get for them. would like a high light set up

heres a little taste of what simple desk lamps can do, i think you'll not give up on your idea
http/www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110988

Can't see the pictures without registering??

try this one http/s194.photobucket.com/albums/z232/gbbudd/

 

[lljdma06]

thinking bout 3 of these http/www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...ocStoreNum=8125

The distribution of light throughout the tank will be poor. You will have gaps with lower light levels. Not saying you can't make it work, but you would have to consider the gaps when planting, by planting less demanding plants and lower-light specimens where the light penetration is poorest.

Is this your first tank?

llj

 

[phishstixx]

yeah this will be my first tank. I'll be 10 gallons with eco-complete substrate and CO2. Figure 3 clip on lights one at each end and one in the middle. Like your set up!

 

[gbbudd]

thinking bout 3 of these http/www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...ocStoreNum=8125

The distribution of light throughout the tank will be poor. You will have gaps with lower light levels. Not saying you can't make it work, but you would have to consider the gaps when planting, by planting less demanding plants and lower-light specimens where the light penetration is poorest.

Is this your first tank?

llj

first fresh water tank yes

 

[phishstixx]

Sorry meant to say it would be my first plantted tank, as I currently have a 55 not completlely stocked yet and a 10g,and 5 1/2, and a 20g. Are you saying there will be gaps because of the type of lighting?

 

[gbbudd]

What are the wattages of the lamps? Best bulbs to get are high efficiency daylight bulbs.

rule of thumb is 3 wats per gallon for high light hmmm OK you'r thinking of 3- 100watts compacts on a ten gallon = fish fry dinner. just kidding but you get the idea

 

[montyII]

What are the wattages of the lamps? Best bulbs to get are high efficiency daylight bulbs.

rule of thumb is 3 wats per gallon for high light hmmm OK you'r thinking of 3- 100watts compacts on a ten gallon = fish fry dinner. just kidding but you get the idea

I thought the usual WPG rule went out the window for small tanks....? I'm not sure why, but I've noticed some of the nano tanks in journals on this forum have much higher light levels (one of George's nanos had 18w on a 3gal tank), although maybe not as hight as 33wpg.
But maybe the normal WPG rule would apply to a 10g.
Can a nano guru out there clarify? (I'm thinking of setting up a nano soon too).

P.S: I just looked at the link to those bulbs, they're 23w. They just say 100w on the packet cause that's what they're equivalent to in the old style lightbulbs. So that would be 69w/10g or 6.9wpg!

 

[dizzied]

I think two of those bulbs should be enough.

I use a desk lamp 6" over my 10g with a single 13w bulb. The light looks over the middle of the tank, and at the sides which receives the least light, I've been able to grow vallisneria and onion plants.

Two of the 23w bulbs you're looking at would give you more than 3x the light I have as well as better tank coverage.

 

[Graeme Edwards]

Really wouldnt bother with these type of lamps. If its your first planted tank, you will struggle with get the amout of light right and avoiding dark spots, over hating etc.
You would be far better off buying a proper aquarium light unit. The Interpet PC units and tube are good value for money.
As far as high light for nanos go, its fine to have allot of light in a nano, bu you need stable temp/light/and Co2. So pressurized is need for contenuity.
I had 19WPG in my nano, i dont fully understand why more light works better in small tanks, but i will look into it.

Get a proper light tube unit, you plants will thank you for it.
I have grown under hallogen lamp, ( see my sig ) but i was limited with plants that would grow under it.

 

[Biulu]

try this one http/s194.photobucket.com/albums/z232/gbbudd/

Very nice! How big is that bowfront tank? Are you using 3 desk lamps and 2 others?