lighting for a 3g?

[SurferStevo]

I saw some clamp on fixtures at HD (good price $7.99) & I want to use a bulb like this (http://www.petsolutions.com/cgi-bin/cgiitmls?m=ThisP&p=1054.250000&l=27) mini compact bulb that petsolutions has but what kelvin is it? It doesn't say on their website. Would I need 2 of these bulbs? I just want maybe some zoanthids & shrooms in there.
I was also thinking about adding a prizm skimmer to the tank. The skimmer is taller than the tank so I was thinking about building a stand to raise the tank up. Could I put my heater in the prizm? And could I skip a powerhead if the skimmer return is creating some water movement? Is that a good idea or am I insane?

[cjm033]

i dont think that bulb would work i have 2 13 watt pcs on my 2.5 gallon but since you only want softies you could do 1 13 watt and just retro it im not sure how much it is for a 13 watt retro onlien i got mine for my 1/6 gallon off of someone that was getn rid of theirs with 2 13 watt 50/50 bulbs for 27 shipped with reflector and all and my 13 watts i have on my 2.5 i got form wal mart for 10 bucks each and they came with a 65 k bulb each and i just took and switched one of the 65k's with a 50/50 heres 2 pics of my lights,Chris

[cjm033]

2nd pic

[SurferStevo]

I was just thinking a clamp on light fixture would be great, then I could poing it anywhere w/o too much trouble.
I guess I'll just have to try it & see?!

[cjm033]

i just remembered a fixture by azoo called palm light its like 7 or 8 watt clip on that mite work or thery have a 13 watt clip on pc if you wanna check out there site you mite find em,Chris

[SurferStevo]

Sounds good. I'm open to suggestions because I have not bought any lighting yet. What the website? Azoo.com is not coming up.

[cjm033]

www.drfostersmith.com has them i was lookin through my pet warehouse catalog and saw em,Chris

[SurferStevo]

What about this? Item # CD-518529 SmartLite Retrofit Kit (13") $ 51.99 at petwarehouse.com (drfostersmith). That looks nice & might even fit on the tank + keep out my cat!
As you can see I guess I have plenty of room up front for the lights.

[cjm033]

omg attack of the giant filter put some rock and sand caulerpa in there then put a small flouresent u buy at walmart for 6 bucks got a good fuge for that tank,Chris

[SurferStevo]

omg attack of the giant filter put some rock and sand caulerpa in there then put a small flouresent u buy at walmart for 6 bucks got a good fuge for that tank,Chris
Huh? Translation please! :confused:

Today I cut some acrylic for a cover. I'm still looking for lighting.

[jackson6745]

LOL:lol:

[latazyo]

Originally posted by cjm033
omg attack of the giant filter put some rock and sand caulerpa in there then put a small flouresent u buy at walmart for 6 bucks got a good fuge for that tank,Chris


aka, don't buy a skimmer for a 3g tank...waste of money

build a refugium instead
water change on 3g tank=5 minutes, if you are slow..don't waste $$ on a skimmer