Lighting a tiny tank

I am batting about the idea of a 5.5 gallon tank. I think I would like about 30 watts of lighting over it. Suggestions?

note:
5.5 gallons are 16" long

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umm maybe a small 50/50 pc bulb and ballest

 

you can get a two bulb Current 18" T5 fixture, one 18w actinic and one 18w 10k. It has legs that move around so it would sit on a 16" tank perfectly and look very nice.. I planned on using mine for a 5.5 gallon too once I have the time to set it up.

The pc bulbs will work but the wattage will not be as high, you will have to replace them 3 times as often, more heat and lower PAR. And it will be hard to find a nice looking fixture.

 

Check out this tank for ideas. It's only 2 gallons, but the dude seems to be making the most of it.

 

That is great, thanks!

 

Perhaps a 32 watt Aqualight double strip. Anyone know where I can get one or something like it for less than $60.00

 

i have a coralife 28watt power compact strip but you would need a fresh bulb.it looks about right for a 5gallon tank.here,look this up.i think its perfect.model 53000 28watt aqualight made by coralife

 

It looks as though the bulb length may be about right, but the housing is 20 inches long. I may need to get creative if I want to make this look nice without spending a bunch of money.

I would also kind of like it if I could have separate switches for actinic and daylight bulbs.

 

Anybody have any experiences with the 12" Aqualight Double Strip PC Light?

 

Azoo Neo Light LED

I have one of these over my 20g tall and Im growing some coral on the bottom. Its only about 8 inches long and will pread light very well over a 5.5.