light of sump

gusto1 · 12/30/2007, 09:16 PM

I'm putting some eggcrate in the corner of my sump with cheato, I have a spare standard light from a 10 gallon tank, it's 15 watts, if I put a new bulb will that be good enough for cheato and if so what would be a good bulb.

Newlin · 12/30/2007, 09:19 PM

I have seen the small light grow something and you can just go to lowes and get a plant light for it. If you want to get a little brighter, go to Lowes and get the 6500K CF and put it in a shop light holder. It's the one that is about 6" Dia. and it's aluminum. That is what I'm using and it's working pretty well.

pdfb55 · 12/30/2007, 09:23 PM

yeah they cheap shop light fixture with CF's works very well.

gusto1 · 12/30/2007, 09:35 PM

Thanks, I'm sorry, does anyone have any pictures.

Aquarist007 · 12/30/2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by gusto1
Thanks, I'm sorry, does anyone have any pictures.

homedepot---25 watt energy saver rated at 100watts

jennibee13 · 12/30/2007, 09:39 PM

loa light , home depot possibly, time tested as a chaeto growing winner http://www.esplighting.com/9265.html

2frosty4u · 01/01/2008, 06:48 AM

I use the exact same setup as Capn_Hyliner. It's the 27w (=100w incandescant) 6500k Phillips compact flourescant from Home Depot. I've used other setups but like using this bulb the best.

SPAMREEF · 01/01/2008, 09:13 AM

the ge "plant&aquarium" lamp works great also its bright and gives creatures in sump lots of growth and good color

kidako · 01/01/2008, 09:39 AM

Has anyone used the 9 w twin compacts

gusto1 · 01/01/2008, 04:35 PM

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Has anyone used the 9 w twin compacts

I thought about that light too.

12/30/2007, 09:16 PM	#1
gusto1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 622	light of sump I'm putting some eggcrate in the corner of my sump with cheato, I have a spare standard light from a 10 gallon tank, it's 15 watts, if I put a new bulb will that be good enough for cheato and if so what would be a good bulb. __________________ Gus Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 20 Gallon

12/30/2007, 09:19 PM	#2
Newlin Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noble, Ok. Posts: 227	I have seen the small light grow something and you can just go to lowes and get a plant light for it. If you want to get a little brighter, go to Lowes and get the 6500K CF and put it in a shop light holder. It's the one that is about 6" Dia. and it's aluminum. That is what I'm using and it's working pretty well. __________________ Everything that I own is for sale, click my little red house for info. Local pickup only.

12/30/2007, 09:23 PM	#3
pdfb55 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 357	yeah they cheap shop light fixture with CF's works very well. __________________ -Kyle Current Tank Info: Oceanic 120 Tech, 48 inch maristar fixture, MRC Skimmer, Geo 618 Reactor, 2x Vortech MP40w, APEX controller

12/30/2007, 09:35 PM	#4
gusto1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 622	Thanks, I'm sorry, does anyone have any pictures. __________________ Gus Current Tank Info: IM Fusion 20 Gallon

01/01/2008, 06:48 AM	#7
2frosty4u Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 745	I use the exact same setup as Capn_Hyliner. It's the 27w (=100w incandescant) 6500k Phillips compact flourescant from Home Depot. I've used other setups but like using this bulb the best. __________________ A small fish in a big aquarium

12/30/2007, 09:39 PM	#6
jennibee13 Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 180	loa light , home depot possibly, time tested as a chaeto growing winner http://www.esplighting.com/9265.html

01/01/2008, 09:13 AM	#8
SPAMREEF Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: RHODEISLAND Posts: 61	the ge "plant&aquarium" lamp works great also its bright and gives creatures in sump lots of growth and good color

01/01/2008, 09:39 AM	#9
kidako Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ontario , canada Posts: 207	Has anyone used the 9 w twin compacts __________________ Steve.