I have a 5 gal tank that I'm hoping to turn into a planted tank for a single dwarf puffer. I'm looking to heavily plant it so the DP can have an interesting environment, and I want to grow wisteria, hornwort, cabomba, etc that I know need moderate lighting (3ish watts/gallon).
I bought the tank from CL for an excellent price, but am sad to say the hood is only rated for an 8 watt bulb. I want healthy, thriving plants (I'm loving my java fern/anubias in my 10gal with a 20watt bulb). So now I'm looking for a 16" FIXTURE that is rated for at least a 15watt bulb. Where could I find these dimensions? My LFSs are poorly stocked equipment-wise and I'm even having trouble finding any 16" fixtures online.
Even though the glass opening for the light fixture is 16" across, could I buy a 12" hood and use that with a 15 watt bulb? I can't see a problem with this other than perhaps looks... but I'm no expert. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I bought the tank from CL for an excellent price, but am sad to say the hood is only rated for an 8 watt bulb. I want healthy, thriving plants (I'm loving my java fern/anubias in my 10gal with a 20watt bulb). So now I'm looking for a 16" FIXTURE that is rated for at least a 15watt bulb. Where could I find these dimensions? My LFSs are poorly stocked equipment-wise and I'm even having trouble finding any 16" fixtures online.
Even though the glass opening for the light fixture is 16" across, could I buy a 12" hood and use that with a 15 watt bulb? I can't see a problem with this other than perhaps looks... but I'm no expert. Does anyone have any suggestions?