Graniteer Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Hi all, I'm stuck and looking for some inspiration. I finally started up the 5.5 gallon tank in my office and have added Anubias petite and golden, Java fern, and Cryptocorne parva and wendtii. Nothing too fancy, have Eco-Complete and a trio of Endler's in it. What can I use for a light? I currently have a ZooMed with a daylight LED bulb in it I got for free, but it does warm up the tank as the day goes on. After ~6 hours, the temp goes from 74 to 76. I could do a few hours on then off, but I'd rather not. Any and all help/ideas welcome, and thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matilyn Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Here's an idea. I really like the look of this light! https://www.amazon.com/MingDak-Inline-Aquarium-Lighting-Dimmable/dp/B07ZD6RHKV/ref=sr_1_10?crid=28WHXLRYZU3HK&keywords=aquarium%2Blight&qid=1665521007&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjQ5IiwicXNhIjoiNi4xMSIsInFzcCI6IjUuNzYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=aquarium%2Bligh%2Caps%2C588&sr=8-10&th=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I really like these little Lominie lights. They come with a little timer/dimmer and a wifi module is available too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 If it's rimless, I really like this light, it's on my 4.2 gallon Aquatop https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J2LVG75/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 I really enjoy my Finnex light. I used the clip-on on my 5.5 and had good luck with all the plants I threw in there. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/lights/products/finnex-stingray-led-lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graniteer Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 Thanks for all the replies! Definitely showed me some options I hadn't seen. Can't beat the hivemind! And Patrick G., that is a gorgeous set of tanks and that table is really cool too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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