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	can you change out the light that comes in the 5 gal minibow tank to a florescent?
redzoom2001 Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 63 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Oct-2004	can you change out the light that comes in the 5 gal minibow tank to a florescent? just wondering if that can be done and if you know of where to get the light bulb at
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Janna Mega Fish Posts: 1386 Registered: 24-Aug-2003	You just unscrew the incandescent and put in one of those curly compact flourescnet. I got mine at a local Home Depot, but I'm sure you could find them at any home improvement store. My new bulb is 13 watts, I believe. They shade the glow of it with their mossy-misty costumes, They wear masks of silk, porcelain, brass, and silver, So as not to mislead with their own, ordinary faces.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Yep what Janna said exactly Not all bulbs will be the same however. If you're looking for bulbs for a planted tank try and get one that's daylight. If you get ones marked "warm white" you'll end up with the yellowish color that you get from incandecent bulbs (IMO makes the fish look bad). If you check carefully you may be able to find the Kelvin. Numbers in the 5000-6500K range are great for plants . ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	I did the same thing, cept it was a 2.5 gallon minibow. Just get those curly bulbs like Babel said, works great. I think mine's ten watts? [/font] -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
redzoom2001 Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 63 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Oct-2004	I want to have about 3 guppies (male) and maybe an otto and one or 2 real plants java moss or somthing that is easy to grow..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Ottos do better in groups. That guy should get some buddies. And make sure if you really want to put ottos in there, that you have a nice algae crop for them to munch on, you may have to cultivate your own. I personally dunno if I'd keep ottos in a 5 gallon though, thats a hard tank to keep cycled and ottos aren't the hardiest guys around... [/font] -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
redzoom2001 Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 63 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Oct-2004	what would you suggest for algae & cleanup cories, but i know they can get big.. or when they get big i can put them in my 75 gallon tank...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	A small snail maybe?? [/font] -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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