Best light for 5-gallon tank (working on a budget)

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Hey all,

I have not posted in quite a while, but I am looking for some suggestions on buying a cheaper light for a 5g. I just set up my 5g again after months in storage, and I need a new light, obv a plant light btw. I am looking at 50 dollars or cheaper. Any responses welcomed. TIA!

Whitecloudminnowguy

 

[connorlindeman]

Chihiros B Series LED Light - Chihiros Aquatic Studio

B Series LED Light: White and 3 in 1 RGB leds, APP controllable, 1 color(White) adjustable. - Chihiros Aquatic Studio

www.chihirosaquaticstudio.com

You could get one of these for a little more.

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Chihiros B Series LED Light - Chihiros Aquatic Studio

B Series LED Light: White and 3 in 1 RGB leds, APP controllable, 1 color(White) adjustable. - Chihiros Aquatic Studio

www.chihirosaquaticstudio.com

You could get one of these for a little more.

Thanks so much! Those are great lights and that price is great!!

 

[Colin_T]

What are the tank dimensions (length x width x height)?
What fish did you plan on keeping in it?
What plants did you plan on keeping in it?

You could use a portable outdoor spotlight with a 15watt globe and it would probably be heaps of light. Get a LED globe with a 6500K rating (sold as a cool white) and plants will be fine. Some LED spotlights have spring clamps and you can clamp them onto a shelf above the tank and let it brighten up the room and the tank.

The main issue would be fish if the light is too bright, then the fish might stress a bit. However, if there are lots of plants then the fish would be less stressed by the light.

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

What are the tank dimensions (length x width x height)?
What fish did you plan on keeping in it?
What plants did you plan on keeping in it?

You could use a portable outdoor spotlight with a 15watt globe and it would probably be heaps of light. Get a LED globe with a 6500K rating (sold as a cool white) and plants will be fine. Some LED spotlights have spring clamps and you can clamp them onto a shelf above the tank and let it brighten up the room and the tank.

The main issue would be fish if the light is too bright, then the fish might stress a bit. However, if there are lots of plants then the fish would be less stressed by the light.

18 inches across. I will check W, H.. But I did get a hygger, at least for now, had to, putting plants in today so had to act fast. But thanks!!