Lighting

[My2heartboys]

I am looking to add some secondary lighting to my tank. I already have a dual satellite 4x65 watt lighting system--but would light to brighten things up just a little.

I have looked at metal halides--which are expensive and bulky for what I am looking at. What about straight halogens and with a 45 gallon tank--what kind of wattage would I need? I am looking a halogen bulb that can get as close to 20000K as possible. This light fixture would only be on for about 4 hours a day or so, but would need to clamp onto the back or side of the tank.

Any suggestions?????

Anne

 

[dpaynter]

Halogen bulbs are not nearly as efficient as anything else used in the hobby. Also the spectrum is around 3.5 K. I have seen them used with good results in refugia and also to provide glimmer lines in a huge fish only tank, but on a normal tank they would most likely promote algae growth.