I'm concerned about lighting for my 20L FOWLR. How much light do I need in a FOWLR? What's the cheapest lighting solution for me? I'm not afraid of DIY projects, but I'd rather not have to order things online. I'd rather be able to pick it up at a lowes or something like that. Can I work some blue (actinic...sp?) lighting in there, makes everything look beautiful.
20L lighting help
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If it's only FOWLR, then lighting isn't that important. If you later upgrade to a reef, then you'll need to start seriously looking into it.
Personally, I'd just go for a standard fluorescent tank fixture for a tank like that, and maybe put in an actinic or saltwater bulb.
While DIY can be OK, it can also be scary, especially with the salt creep. I wouldn't advise a general (house) fixture unless it's mounted far away from the water.
Others may have some good ideas...
Personally, I'd just go for a standard fluorescent tank fixture for a tank like that, and maybe put in an actinic or saltwater bulb.
While DIY can be OK, it can also be scary, especially with the salt creep. I wouldn't advise a general (house) fixture unless it's mounted far away from the water.
Others may have some good ideas...
I really do like the way actinic adds the depth in a tank. Where can I get all this stuff? Is there any pros/cons to having only white light? Only actinic light?
Most fish stores/chain pet stores sell actinic fluorescent bulbs. If you have a standard fixture, it fits straight in.
The main reason to buy a fixture made for a tank is the water resistance. It's certainly no fun to find your light fixture either making crackling noises or having flames come out of it.
Petsmart or other fish stores sell the Perfecto fixtures for about $40, I think.
The main reason to buy a fixture made for a tank is the water resistance. It's certainly no fun to find your light fixture either making crackling noises or having flames come out of it.
Petsmart or other fish stores sell the Perfecto fixtures for about $40, I think.
