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Old 04-13-2007, 06:58 PM
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I am in the process of making a 10 gal vert conversion tank. what would be the ideal light specifications for this? I need something small enough to fit on top of the tank and perfect for the survival of the plants. I plan on moving my darts in there eventually when it is established and restructuring my 20 high tank. Would anyone suggest converting that to a vertical as well?
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i would say to use the exo terra compact top with a repti glo 2.0 or a 5.0 for the bulb here is a link for that so you can check it out

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pssssst... check the date on the original post there... Let's try not to ressurect threads that have been dead for more than a year, ok?
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I'd also like to note that I have not read anything on the exoterra compact UV fluorescent bulbs being safe now. So, I do NOT recommend the use of these UV bulbs. If a CFL is necessary, the type available from a regular store is MUCH more appropriate. UV bulbs are never necessary unless the animal requires UV for vitamin D3 synthesis. I have noticed that you recommend these bulbs alot. Are you aware that they can cause a serious eye condition caused by overexposure to a harmful wavelength of UV? Of course, the choice of a bulb is always the keeper's, but I feel everyone should be aware that these lamps are potentially dangerous, especially if you do not CLOSELY follow the manufacturers instructions.

Still, neither plants nor dart frogs (or most frogs for that matter) require UV light. So why spend so much money on a bulb that is unnecessary and may harm your pets?

The hoods are probably great, but you don't have to use the exoterra UV bulbs in them.
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saorry i didnt relize the date lol
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Also be aware that most glass filters out UV Rays...

Most Likely a 10 Gallon tank conversion will most likely will have glass on the end so the UV will get filtered out..

and again it will be a waste of money on such expensive bulds

a cheap $3 6500K Sunlight bulb is all anyone needs for a single tank
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a Cheap 4' Florescent Fixture with 6500K Sunlight Bulbs
will work great for Tanks that require no UV lighting
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hey i must have not read your full reply froggsong cuz i just asked a question about them lights but i got the light for christmas so i didnt really spend the money. so what type of lighting would you recommend for a whites tree frog
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whatight would i use for a whites tree frog if i have live plants in the tank
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