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·For my first, dart tank, that i have just finished i have a major dilema with the lighting. Originally I was using a heat lamp which provided..ok lighing and kept the tank in a good temp range. The problem is i came home today to find my tank at like 90 degress. Luckily I dont have anything in there but plants so its not a big deal.
So here is my question I think I need to find, A some other means of heating the tank. And B some other form of lighting. I know compact flurecent is great and every thing but i really dont want to drop $60+ for the kit and $40 on two bulbs. What other options do I have? I did a search and read something about T5 or T8 bulbs what are these? Are there any optons of bulbs, be it flouresent or compact, that can fit in the regular Aquarium light hoods? Also how much kelvin do I need (i.e 5500k, 6500k etc.) and how many strips do u recommend i have. It is a 25 or 30 ex high (18 highx 12 deep x 24 wide).
Thanks
So here is my question I think I need to find, A some other means of heating the tank. And B some other form of lighting. I know compact flurecent is great and every thing but i really dont want to drop $60+ for the kit and $40 on two bulbs. What other options do I have? I did a search and read something about T5 or T8 bulbs what are these? Are there any optons of bulbs, be it flouresent or compact, that can fit in the regular Aquarium light hoods? Also how much kelvin do I need (i.e 5500k, 6500k etc.) and how many strips do u recommend i have. It is a 25 or 30 ex high (18 highx 12 deep x 24 wide).
Thanks