Im looking to improve the lighting on a Trigon 190

At the moment im thinking to buy a new T5 starter unit and add a 30W tube, i think the best place to place it will be the back cover of the tank lid.

I will like to know what to get and which is the best way to connect it... Any other additional information will be GREAT!

Cheers
Pablo

I think your best option of lighting for inside the enclosure would be some compact T5's made by interpet, a 23" tube will give out 55 watts of power.

The best option to go for if you lack space in your hood.

Sounds good.... how much??

Depends what wattage units you will need? 36watt, 55 watt, doubles etc.

Starter units range from 35-70 euro approx, bulbs from 18 -30 approx.

Just a word of warning, ive had nothing but problems with Interpet power compact fittings, there is a problem with these units in that the tube gets incredably hot particularily in an enclosed hood, and basically the rubber houseing around the tube melts and makes it impossible to remove the tube, on another board where i am a member loads of people have had this problem, its a pity because they are about the cheapest option out there for PC lighting. Until they resolve this issue i would avoid them because 6 months down the road they are useless, this problem is most common with the 55 watt versions.

I finally got around to installing the pendant system on saturday.

Because a pendant is above the water, your plants will likely flower out of the top of the tank, and you will get lucious growth as a result. I'm considering getting another one for my discustank. Probably T5 and not halides, too much evaporation with the hight discus temps anyway...

After running the T5's for a while now, I am forced to do heavy pruning on a weekly basis. otherwise there is not enough light penetrating the bottom layers, and the lower level plants grow more slowly.