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RE: lighting for 20L





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: Lighting suggestions for a 20L

I am going to transfer my 20 zebra danios, 12 neons, two plecos from my 55
gallon tank to my 20L which is currently empty.  I also have two amazon
swords and some water sprite.  Right now, it's got a one tube flourescent
(but I'll probably get rid of it)  Any suggestions on what kind of lighting 
I
should have?  I'm open-minded and have a little bit of DIY-er in me (i.e. 
I'm
not afraid to get my hands dirty to save a few bucks).  I want to have a
setup that is low cost (short and long run).  I'm thinking twin tube 30"
flourescent hood as the easiest option.  Also, I know that for a 4' long 
tube
(40w) it is the most cost-effective flourescent tube for the wattage you 
get
- -- any way to rig up something to look nice with a shop light or 
something?
 Any other ideas?

Following a suggestion I heard here some time ago I cut down a shop light 
to accommodate shorter bulbs.  The light was a "lights of America" brand 
from home depot.  The modification is quite easy with this light, just 
shorten the sheet metal body and remount the ends.  I installed a new 
ballast for the (2) 24" 20w T12 bulbs.   You might be able to get away with 
the stock ballast for 30w.  I used GE full spectrum tubes.  Cost was: $8.50 
for the light, $11.68 for the ballast, and $9.92 for two tubes.  Not bad.

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