Led spotlights for a small tank

[Vyncenze]

Hi

I'm looking for a decent LED lighting solution for my 40cm cube tank (60l). I don't want it to be too bright, I just want the shimmer effect and enough light for a "low light" setup - to grow mosses, anubias etc

I have considered (and still am) the TMC range - they have a small clip on "microhabitat" light for £30 and a newer "mini 400" tile for about £60. Looking around though, I found this:

http://www.ledpacific.com/products/F...-LED-Bulb.html

Now I have a couple of questions about that setup. As I understand it you can just screw this bulb into any e27 fitting (so a desk lamp, or the clip on that they sell on the same site). My question is, is there anything about this particular bulb which makes it suitable for aquariums? Or can I just buy any similar e27 LED bulb? For example:

http://www.ledlights4you.co.uk/e27-s...w-240v-cw.html

or

http://www.ukledsdirect.com/e27-12w-...mens-640-p.asp

If I can just buy any bulb, anyone have any thoughts as to what wattage I should go for for my little tank?

Any advice on this much appreciated

Joe

 

[OllieNZ]

Hi Joe
The one in the last link looks pretty good. Im going to use x2 3w gu10 fitting leds over my 60x35x35 low tech tank. I can post a pic of my rig as it is at the moment if you would like.
I hope this helps

 

[Vyncenze]

If you wouldn't mind that would be great. These bulbs look good for a small tank but not a lot of info about them - would be interested to see some in use.

 

[OllieNZ]

(Please ignore the fish this is a holding tank at the mo)
Surface is covered appox 50% with some bioballs and floating plants

 

[Vyncenze]

Thanks Ollie. That looks really good, in my opinion

 

[OllieNZ]

Cheers
It will look alot nicer once it stops being a holding tank and I plant it properly and make a permanent lighting rig out of copper pipe.