Chogs Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Ive heard of poeple using desk lamps for ilumination over a nano tank.I have a 15l tank I would like more light in any recomendations of desk lamp or another option would like to grow high light plants. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Talk to SamH, he's done it, thinks theres a few pics around somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoripho3nix Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Im currently using a desk lamp. 8) I got my one (bit more modern) on special for $45 and it also came with an Energy Saver Compact Fluorescent bulb in the box for free :bounce: However you can go into Mitre10 or Bunnings, Warehouse etc and get any desk lamps that take energy savers. Heres one from Mitre10 http://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/lighting_and_electrical/lamps_and_floorstands/desk_lamp_60_watt_black_101556.cfm?sid=1&rid=1&orderby=1 It comes in white, black or silver....and you can buy one that has a clip instead of a base, allowing you to clip it to the tank. I'm using a Phillips 18w (100w Equivalent) 6500K Energy Saver Compact Fluorescent. They come in the shiny green boxes. There are other bulbs you can get so I guess its up to you and your plant requirements. I have Hairgrass and Glosso, both going well Cheap desk lamp: $10 CFL Energy Saver: $8 Flourishing Aquarium: Priceless :lol: Hope this helps :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have a couple of the Jebo aquarium lamps, JB09. They cost about $39 (I think) including a compact flourescent 9w tube. I got them from Organism in Chch. They are great in that they attach easily to the tank. http://wb5.itrademarket.com/pdimage/89/ ... jb0913.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoripho3nix Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have a couple of the Jebo aquarium lamps, JB09. They cost about $39 (I think) including a compact flourescent 9w tube. I got them from Organism in Chch. They are great in that they attach easily to the tank. http://wb5.itrademarket.com/pdimage/89/ ... jb0913.jpg Now I want one :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Talk to SamH, he's done it, thinks theres a few pics around somewhere Thanks Carlos & Siran. On my old nano tank On my current 108L tank And again on the 108L On old 108L empty Could go on for quite some time but I think that's plenty :lol: My personal rating: Appearance 3/10 Functionality 8/10 Price 10/10 http://wb5.itrademarket.com/pdimage/89/1369889_jb0913.jpg Looks awesome, how do the plants like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Looks awesome, how do the plants like it? My personal rating: :lol: Appearance 9/10 Functionality 5/10 Price 9/10 It isn't the most solid piece of equipment but it is appropriate for the price. It has plastic components but it seems sturdy enough. I like the fact that it has a proper 9w compact tube and that it attaches easily to the tank. The plants do very well considering it is only a 9watt tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chogs Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I have a couple of the Jebo aquarium lamps, JB09. They cost about $39 (I think) including a compact flourescent 9w tube. I got them from Organism in Chch. They are great in that they attach easily to the tank. http://wb5.itrademarket.com/pdimage/89/ ... jb0913.jpg I have this light on it now but it doesnt seem to be enough migh try getting a new bulb but will deffinately have a look a bunnings/mitre 10 thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chogs Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Im currently using a desk lamp. 8) I got my one (bit more modern) on special for $45 and it also came with an Energy Saver Compact Fluorescent bulb in the box for free :bounce: However you can go into Mitre10 or Bunnings, Warehouse etc and get any desk lamps that take energy savers. Heres one from Mitre10 http://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/lighting_and_electrical/lamps_and_floorstands/desk_lamp_60_watt_black_101556.cfm?sid=1&rid=1&orderby=1 It comes in white, black or silver....and you can buy one that has a clip instead of a base, allowing you to clip it to the tank. I'm using a Phillips 18w (100w Equivalent) 6500K Energy Saver Compact Fluorescent. They come in the shiny green boxes. There are other bulbs you can get so I guess its up to you and your plant requirements. I have Hairgrass and Glosso, both going well Cheap desk lamp: $10 CFL Energy Saver: $8 Flourishing Aquarium: Priceless :lol: Hope this helps :bounce: I think I have this lamp some where will it work with the 18w energy savers seeing that its 60w fitting? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I think I have this lamp some where will it work with the 18w energy savers seeing that its 60w fitting? Thanks Is 18watts less than 60watts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Yes, as long as the energy saver (CFL) is the same fitting type and the lamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 And as long as the CF is not a cheap one where the base is too close to the BC fitting and it won't lock into place :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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