Tank product lighting Advice

[MrFlyTrap2]

I just wanted to hear some opinions before ordering this product.

My goal is to have a sundew tank at work, and I'm going to go with either a 10 or 20 gallon setup.

This is the light fixture I want to buy... price isn't bad. Do you guys feel it will pump out enough light for dews to be happy?

http://afishybusiness.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31_75_131&products_id=290

I was actually thinking of getting this one instead for a while, but I figured I was just paying a lot more for 'antic' bulbs that I didn't really need.

http://afishybusiness.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31_71_120&products_id=132

As for other suggestion, the fixture needs to mount to the tank and look nice since its in an office.

Thanks everyone!
Nathan

 

[dravenxavier]

I haven't tried many different options, but I've used the 20" Coralife 96W 6700K power quad with good results...I'm sure you'll get plenty of suggestions

 

[theyellowdart]

Have you tried checking out other sites for cheaper HO T5's?
See:
Marinedepot.com
Drsfosterandsmith.com
They usually have some pretty good lighting deals.

Good luck!

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

LOL. Walmart shoplight with one coolwhite, one full spectrum bulb and a timer switch. Keep 4-6 inches per 2-4 flats, replace bulbs every 7-9 months. Decorate shoplight with contact paper for required aesthetics and spend the other 40 bucks on plants.

 

[elgecko]

Wow, a reply by Tamlin................

I use the 20" 40 Watt Single bulb Satellite Aquarium Lighting System on my 10 gallon tanks. I change the bulb to the Daylight 6,500 / 10,000K bulbs. The plants love these lights.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/822/product.web
When I changed out the old lighting I was using, Cool / Warm bulbs, the plants colored up and looked much better.

I decided to try an Aqualight / Coralife Power Compact Fixture - Square Pin - 6,700K - 96W - 20" - 4 Tube on 1 of my 10 gallon tanks. I was really hoping the plants would color up even more with this lighting system, it was on a Ping tank. The plants did not color up at all. When I had to replace the bulb I got a 10,000K bulb wondering if it would make a difference.....No.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/209751/product.web
I'm disappointed with the performance of this light not coloring up my Pings. I think when I had some Pings under the Satellite they had a lot better color to them. I need to move some back under the Satellite and check, because I've thought about replacing the Aqualight / Coralife for some time now.

 

[jimscott]

For the most part I am using Grolites and typical aquarium light with what shines through yon glass doors from southern exposure - not unlike the glass doors that elgecko has in his kitchen.