Lighting for Beer Jug Nano

ZeeZ · 01-12-2013, 10:47 PM

I originally thought that the secondary lighting from my beverage dispenser nano tank would be enough for my 1/2 gallon Beer Jug Nano but now I'm not so sure. The photo looks bright because of the mirror's reflection but it's not that bright.

I'm looking at these as small lighting options. Someone mentioned there was a 1w gooseneck light at Target. I don't know if it's this one though. Thoughts?

http://www.target.com/p/room-essenti...m=clip%20light

Or perhaps this?

http://www.amazon.com/Amico-White-Li.../dp/B00977GYX4

Here's the tank -

brainwavepc.com · 01-13-2013, 12:32 AM

cork with some LEDs in it

Acro · 01-13-2013, 03:41 AM

Whats in there?

ZeeZ · 01-13-2013, 04:24 AM

Couple stalks of Anacharis, Najas Grass and a small Java Fern along with three juvie Ramshorn Snails and about 10 plus change RCS.

I'd like to add more plants, though. Maybe a Dwarf Sag.

Acro · 01-13-2013, 07:48 AM

Very interesting!
Ever have problems with oxygen exchange with the small opening?

rroginela · 01-13-2013, 08:24 AM

Ikea sells a i think 3 watt led mini lamp looks very bright. Cool project!

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ZeeZ · 01-13-2013, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acro

Very interesting!
Ever have problems with oxygen exchange with the small opening?

Thanks! I did worry about that part but so far I haven't seen anything show any troubling signs. The Ramshorn snails like to cruise up to the water's surface and sit in the neck for a bit then cruise back down. I don't know if that's a sign or not, but if I see any issues, then I can always lower the water level to the top under the neck to have maximum oxygen exchange There's no reason a small neck would prevent oxygen being exchanged if the water level is lower.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rroginela

Ikea sells a i think 3 watt led mini lamp looks very bright. Cool project!

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Thank you. The reason why I made this thread was because I want a LED light that will grow the plants. I have no idea if what I posted or that Ikea will do the job or not. If nobody knows the answer, then I guess I'll have to find a nice desk lamp and use some kind of CFL instead.

ZeeZ · 01-15-2013, 02:33 PM

Looks like nobody here has a clue.

I guess I'll have to use or maybe make my own lamp and use a CFL instead.

Acro · 01-16-2013, 01:44 AM

Update the results!
But yeah, I don't know much about lighting, I have all low light standard lighting.

01-12-2013, 10:47 PM	#1
ZeeZ Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (29/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rougemont, NC, USA Posts: 238	Lighting for Beer Jug Nano I originally thought that the secondary lighting from my beverage dispenser nano tank would be enough for my 1/2 gallon Beer Jug Nano but now I'm not so sure. The photo looks bright because of the mirror's reflection but it's not that bright. I'm looking at these as small lighting options. Someone mentioned there was a 1w gooseneck light at Target. I don't know if it's this one though. Thoughts? http://www.target.com/p/room-essenti...m=clip%20light Or perhaps this? http://www.amazon.com/Amico-White-Li.../dp/B00977GYX4 Here's the tank -

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01-13-2013, 12:32 AM	#2
brainwavepc.com Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Beaverton Oregon Posts: 448	cork with some LEDs in it

01-13-2013, 03:41 AM	#3
Acro Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 254	Whats in there?

01-13-2013, 04:24 AM	#4
ZeeZ Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (29/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rougemont, NC, USA Posts: 238	Couple stalks of Anacharis, Najas Grass and a small Java Fern along with three juvie Ramshorn Snails and about 10 plus change RCS. I'd like to add more plants, though. Maybe a Dwarf Sag.

01-13-2013, 07:48 AM	#5
Acro Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 254	Very interesting! Ever have problems with oxygen exchange with the small opening?

01-13-2013, 08:24 AM	#6
rroginela Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CHicago, IL Posts: 305	Ikea sells a i think 3 watt led mini lamp looks very bright. Cool project! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

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ZeeZ Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (29/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rougemont, NC, USA Posts: 238	Looks like nobody here has a clue. I guess I'll have to use or maybe make my own lamp and use a CFL instead.

01-16-2013, 01:44 AM	#9
Acro Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 254	Update the results! But yeah, I don't know much about lighting, I have all low light standard lighting.