Light for standard 10gal broodstock tank

[DirectCherry]

Any suggestions?

The tank will most likely be used to house 2 scarface blennies and some PVC for them to hang out in, nothing else. Not looking to empty my wallet if I don't need to.

 

[Phildago]

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[Caseyoidae]

Maybe just open a window in that room if it’s not a permanent setup? Fish do not need light

 

[Doctorgori]

Doesn’t sound like the tanks is going to be the central conversation piece in your family room ... that said may as well get one of those waterproof tubular Chines LED light for 20 bucks on Amazon I got one lighting a fuge ..its fine. For a budget approach

 

[Sosuke]

If you're thinking about breeding them then I think I light that has daylight and moonlight cycles might help

 

[DirectCherry]

Yes, I need daylight and moonlight cycles and preferably it should be a light that doesn't create a lot of heat since it's already hot enough here in Hawaii.

 

[Sosuke]

Whats your budget?

 

[AdamNC]

May be a little pricey but it has 24 hour programmability.

 

[Sosuke]

This might also work

 

[DirectCherry]

My budget is under $100, but preferably under $75. I will be using a rimmed 10gal from Petco.

 

[Sosuke]

The current use one has a lot of different options but is 90 bucks

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I think a 10 gallon is 20 inches so it will fit

 

[DirectCherry]

What does everyone think of this:

With this controller:

Looking to go as cheap as possible with a timer and 2 light settings since I'm not growing corals.

 

[Sosuke]

I think that will work if you program it to the needs of the fish

 

[Clownfish2]

What does everyone think of this:

With this controller:

Looking to go as cheap as possible with a timer and 2 light settings since I'm not growing corals.

I use a NICREW on my 20 gallon long QT. Going on 2 years perfect for fish only.