any lights suggestion for me? please help

[gogoopoweranger]

I have a 40cm x 40cm x 40cm cube tank , I want to plant some foreground plant such as HC,
it is hard to find a suitable light for my tank , please suggest any lights for my tank, thanks.

 

[dutchy]

You might want to think about a single TL5C, a circular T5 bulb.

http://www.bulbs.com/espec.aspx?ID=13099

 

[gogoopoweranger]

thanks for reply, but 40W is enough for my tank? and the 4000k is suitable for plants?
is 6500k better or not?
and 1 more question , I don't think I can find a suitable light cover for Circline Bulb and
hang it on the tank. sorry for so many questions.

 

[dutchy]

40 Watts would do a good job on a tank like that and 6500K would look better.

maybe you could keep your tank with an open top or fabricate something yourself.

 

[uncleddie]

I fabricated my own top out of 1/2-in. plexi. for a 7 gal mini-bow. I drew it all out and pluged it into adobe illustrator. Then I sent it to a sign shop who I know could laser cut it... good suggestion dutchy

 

[gogoopoweranger]

thanks for your comments, it is a great idea for using such kind of bulbs, but if need to DIY, I think it is more complicate for me