is this light strong enough

[cj7eagle]

I have a cheapy little 25w clamp light i got from home depot for $8. would this be enough for a 9x10 fuge? i have some cheato coming, and want to make sure my lighting is enough. i run the light in the fuge from 10:30pm untill 12:30pm.

 

[memphis]

Bump... cause thats what I use and I would like to know if others would recommend something more. I hear people say it grows super fast but mine just seems to maintain. :thinking:

 

[sly]

I have heard that a fuge needs around 40 watts to perform well. IMO, fluorescent bulbs are much better than incandescent. They run cooler and produce far more light per watt.

 

[fbm]

I am sure it will be enough to sustain it. May not be enuogh for optimal growth. Try and it and see what you think.

 

[cj7eagle]

since i already have it, i will stick with it for now, and see how it works.
If i decide to go to fluorescent, does anyone know of any good clip on fluorescent lights? I dont have much room since its under a 29 gallon tank.

 

[cj7eagle]

any suggestions?

 

[sly]

I would suggest looking around Lowes or Home Depot at the different fixtures avaliable. They are very easy to mount. What kind of bulb is that? Is that a grow light?

 

[cj7eagle]

Originally Posted by Sly
I would suggest looking around Lowes or Home Depot at the different fixtures avaliable. They are very easy to mount. What kind of bulb is that? Is that a grow light?
i dont think its a glow light, its just a regular 25w bulb as far as i know. Perhaps i will hit up home depot tomorrow.

 

[sly]

Get a grow bulb... not a full spectrum bulb. Also if you have plants above the water's surface, make sure they don't get too close to the bulb because it will burn them.

 

[rudezuk]

Walmart has GE spiral florescent bulbs that are "Daylight" bulbs. they are a 6500k light. the 2 pack of lights are about $7.
They use 19w of power, and put out 75w of light.
This and a mini clamp on metal reflector from Home Depot or Lowes and you are set up. So far I have had great luck with this set up, and have read many on the internet that share the same success.