Aquila Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hi guys, I currently have a fish bowl that i'm trying to grow some plants in. I'm using one of those standard black desklamps that you see everywhere but i wanted to find something nicer to use for display. I believe that halogen lights are not in the right spectrum for plants and are pretty inefficient but i like the look of this light so i thought i'd double check... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =263731421 I also think this one is kinda cool. I'm assuming it'd work better... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =264339081 Cheers, Milena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I have the same problem at the moment with a little tank - number two looks promising and stylish - see if you can find out what wattage is it and if there are any lamps available with the right colour spectrum - you may find they are more expensive than the fitting itself. Someone used to make a clip on aquarium lamp that was about 9w from memory, so the lamps may be available here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'd just find a nice desk lamp that can use an energy saver lamp. They work fine and are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I'd just find a nice desk lamp that can use an energy saver lamp. They work fine and are cheap. +1 most people overseas with nano tanks use the CFL's try and find a 23w 6500k bulbs for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennos Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I purchased 2 "Rage" branded clip on desklamps, and used 6500k/900 energy saver bulbs. Cost me 40 Dolars all up with a timer and power board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Thanks for your help Well I can't really use a clip on cause the glass it too delicate and i'm trying to go for a more stream lined elegant look. None of the really nice lamps i seem to be coming across take CFLs but are all halogen. The general consensus is that halogen bulbs just don't come in the right spectrum for plant growth right? Even when the water is shallow as in a bowl and the light is close? (will double check spectrums tomorrow and call lightbulbman.co.nz). I would probably buy those lamps from the 2nd auction if they didn't need a plug adapter...most of the time you aren't suppose to leave those kinds of things plugged in consistently and they tend to experience weird power surges...will check what the power is in Dubai though. The bulb i have in the desk lamp right now is really nice and low above the water (because i sorta hung it sideways off the fish tank beside the bowl) and it has a energy saver bulb that is 14W and 6400K...so i guess its doing a pretty good job. Time will tell with the plants. Too bad i can't get my hands on one of those asian MH lights that amano uses for his nano tanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Here's a nice 'desk lamp' http://www.pbase.com/plantella/image/55056552 Bit brighter here - don't know about the guy in the tank though! http://www.pbase.com/plantella/image/85678048 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Here's a nice 'desk lamp' http://www.pbase.com/plantella/image/55056552 Bit brighter here - don't know about the guy in the tank though! http://www.pbase.com/plantella/image/85678048 Ooooo, I want one!!!! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 They seem to be a unit, the 'tank' sits on the base of the lamp. I am going to ask Barrie how much it would cost to make one of these... http://www.pbase.com/plantella/image/89402136 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 They seem to be a unit, the 'tank' sits on the base of the lamp. I am going to ask Barrie how much it would cost to make one of these... http://www.pbase.com/plantella/image/89402136 just get a shot glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Eeeewww alcohol, yick! The clarity would not be the same. And I was being facetious - Barrie would not be able to get his fingers in there to smooth out the silicone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 its like 1mm glass... and I found a square one *nano iwagumi in the making* on another note could I enter this in the comp if I get a single daphnia or something to live in there? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 They seem to be a unit, the 'tank' sits on the base of the lamp. I am going to ask Barrie how much it would cost to make one of these... http://www.pbase.com/plantella/image/89402136 Haha, love it! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted January 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hahaha, very cute See, now both those lights look like they could be halogen...in which case the lamp in the first auction would be perfect! It even has a base! Lol. Wasn't supasi creating a little eco cube like that? I do actually have 10 of those let up in my windowsills with some rocks and a floating candle....I could convert all of them into extreme nanos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaVitamins Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Thanks for your help ...None of the really nice lamps i seem to be coming across take CFLs but are all halogen.... check this one out, there using Halogen lighting: http://www.pbase.com/plantella/8liter01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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