Ligthing a pico

I'm in the process of setting up a 5.5 gal pico, and would like to get some opinions about lighting options.

It is a cheap-o All Glass 5.5 gal, that is 16 inches wide. I have a nice DSB (~3 inches) with about 7 or so lbs of LR (cycling away, in the dark, goin' nice and S...L...O...W)

Running a AquaClear 20 at the moment, but may add a Subcurrent surface skimmer (Current USA), so should have plenty of flow. Thinking of a Remora C down the road...

I'd like to do T5s- anyone have any suggestions as to how many watts and where to find such an odd length (16 inch)? I'll certainly consider a retro kit, but let's be honest- a commercial set is just easier... maybe a clip-on or a pendant??

Thanks!

Norm

 

Don't think T5's come in anything smaller than 24" wide

I know its not a T5 but this is a nice little light with tons of wattage for such
a small light and I am sure the legs will adjust to accomdate your tank.

Finnex Light

 

I DIY'D the lights from my 12 gallon nano cube dx and put them over my 5.5.... 48 watts over 5.5 gallon light it up like the sun...... Temp runs at 79.2...

 

Thanks for the input! I decided to go with a Current USA 2x32 watt Current USA SunPaq retro, with 1 dual daylight (6.7k/10k) and 1 dual actinic (420 nm/460 nm). Pics to come soon!!

Norm