I'm In need of help

[morgan175]

I just moved my skimmer to where my fuge is and It cut my space in half. I don't like how the light looks for over my macro. I have about 10 inches of light hanging out the front. The space over the fuge is 11 inches long and about 11 inches wide. I was wondering to keep my macro growing what kind of fixture can I use they seem to be all 20 inches long and don't like the look. I was asking if anyone can lead me in the right direction on what I can hang over the fuge.
I appreciate every ones help so far.

 

[snakeblitz33]

A "warm white" 3500k or 2700k flood light would work well. No special hardware required. I believe 60w would be minimum. Too strong of light and you will burn your macro. Not enough and it won't grow efficiently enough to do it's job.
You want a light that has some yellow and red spectrum.

 

[morgan175]

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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/393131/im-in-need-of-help#post_3495002
A "warm white" 3500k or 2700k flood light would work well. No special hardware required. I believe 60w would be minimum. Too strong of light and you will burn your macro. Not enough and it won't grow efficiently enough to do it's job.
You want a light that has some yellow and red spectrum.
Can i get one of these at lowes where I just plug it in without wiring. What can i put the bulb into.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Well, you can get one of those clip on lamps for $10 and a flood light bulb is anywhere from $7 to $15. If you use a flood light, there is no need to use the reflector that comes with the clip on fixture. A flood light bulb uses a standard E26 socket.
Or you don't have to have a flood light - you could just use a 26w CFL light with a reflector. Whatever's cheaper. Just make sure it's close enough to the macro to get a good amount of light.
My solutions are simple, easy and DIY. It may not look professional, so take it with a grain of salt.

 

[morgan175]

Snake when I have a successful tank you will truly be one of the ones who have helped me thank you.