Fish Tank LIghts

[pyrettablaze24]

I just set up my first 10 gallon tank. I have not put any fish in the tank yet. But I just bought a new full aquarium hood. My problem is when I turn it on. The light makes a loud buzzing noise. Im not sure why it is doing this. But it is driving me insane. It is extremely loud. I asked a friend of mine who has been doing this for years and was told that the light could be malfunctioning and I might have to take it back or that it could just be that since the bulb is brand new that it needs to "warm up". If this is the case how long do I have to keep it on so it can do so? Is this normal for the light to be buzzing this way? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I am on a budget and I hope I dont have to buy a new bulb but I will if I have to because I want the fish to have a good home. Thanks! [/SIZE]

 

[Lotus]

Welcome to the tank

No, it shouldn't buzz. I would take it back to the store and ask for a replacement.

 

[foty89]

I would take it back too. And in all reality, if you have no fish in the tank, or no real plants, there is no reason to have the light on right now. And in all actuality, most fish don't care about light anyway. It is more for us to view them. This is not the case if you have live plants, in which case you need a good deal of light.

 

[revfred]

Yes, take it back it shouldn't buzz. Most likely it has a bad ballast.

 

[pyrettablaze24]

No more buzzing!!!

Thanks for all your help! I did return it and the guy at the fish store switched it for a brand new one. I guess it was just a defective light and I was flipping out for nothing. I had been thinking i broke it or something. LOL

 

[foty89]

Even the best brands of equipment have defective units sometimes. I am glad to hear that they were good about exchanging it for you.