[pandapr]

I'm setting up a standard 5.5 g but not sure on what lights to use. The ott-lite planth growth looks fine. Do I need 1 or 2?
Just took the rim out so no fixture. I'm planning on growing HC and adding CO2.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[yikesjason]

The 27 watt Hamelton Bay desk lamp or equivelent is also very popular for nano tanks. They can be found at home depot for $20 -$25. Other similar lights can be found in a lot of other stores. I just installed one for my 2.5. You can see the install on my link below. So far I like it.

 

[ddtran46]

The 27 watt Hamelton Bay desk lamp or equivelent is also very popular for nano tanks. They can be found at home depot for $20 -$25. Other similar lights can be found in a lot of other stores. I just installed one for my 2.5. You can see the install on my link below. So far I like it.

+1. This lighting would be perfect for a 5.5 gallon to grow hc.

If you do not have access to the Hamilton desk lamp then 2 otto lights would be sufficient.

 

[Haagenize]

2 ottlites work nice

just make sure you put a booster under it

 

[pandapr]

Now filtration!?

Thanks !!

Already found the Hampton desk lamp (27w) for around $25.

Filtration: thinking on using a zoo med 501 that I already have. Not sure if it would be too much flow for a 5.5g

already set up the tank with 5 stones and the aquasoil. Will post pictures tonight or even start a journal.

 

[itzjustjeff]

it's fine. i have a 5.5 gallon too! using 2 ottlites and a zoomed 501

 

[paulrw]

i run a zoomed 501 on a 2.5 w/ a modified spray bar works like a charm not to much flow at all

 

[ddtran46]

I took out the carbon bag that came with the zoomed, then bought a media bag and filled it with new carbon. The carbon bag that came with the zoomed restricts alot flow.

 

[paulrw]

i took the carbon bag out and filled a bag with polyfill i just use the sponge some ceramic bio media and polyfill and have had great results after about 4 months i cleaned the canister and found it very clean i think i could have gone about 8 months w/ 3 amano shrimp a lawn of dhg and dwarf sag

 

[pandapr]

I took out the carbon bag that came with the zoomed, then bought a media bag and filled it with new carbon. The carbon bag that came with the zoomed restricts alot flow.

i took the carbon bag out and filled a bag with polyfill i just use the sponge some ceramic bio media and polyfill and have had great results after about 4 months i cleaned the canister and found it very clean i think i could have gone about 8 months w/ 3 amano shrimp a lawn of dhg and dwarf sag

me too, but I used a media bag with Purigen