Table Lamp

[sonique]

hi guys, where to get those table lamp specially for planted tanks?? i hope u guys know wat i mean. those lamps either clipped on the tank or stand by itself...and whats the market price for it..?

[Simon]

there is anything specificaly for planted tank, but u can use those desk lamp from Ikea, change the bulb and u r on yr way.. the fixture is ard $10-20 while a 22watts (dunno the exact wattage) is abt 15

[sonique]

ok thanx...but which LFS sell the size of the desk lamp??NA selling..?

[geoffrey]

Sonique,

Like what Simon said, if you want a table lamp for your tank, you can get it from Ikea . No need to get from LFS. I used them too.

[vinz]

The clip ons, try Aquamart at Paya Lebar. Personally, I'd settle for just a normal desk lamp in I have space next to the tank.

[hwchoy]

becareful those clip on with plastic screws, with only one leg it might topple into the water.

[Blue Whale]

Budget is the word. My 2 ft tanks uses 2 x overhead lamps...very ordinary type for 2 ft tank, cost around $20-$25 (kena chopped), whilst my 1.5ft uses 1 x overhead lamps (2 tubes) which cost $50. Yup, we are talking abt S$ here.

If you are free, I would suggest going to North Serangoon (Near Hougang) Simply becoz there is a great concentration of shops there for you to decide which lamp to look at. There are a lot of show tanks to look at too, so you'd get a pretty idea of what you want.

My favourite shop:
Rainbow Pet & Aquarium Centre (CaiHong)
Blk 151 Serangoon North Ave 2 #01-73 S550151

[sonique]

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On 5/3/2003 11:57:33 PM

Sonique,

Like what Simon said, if you want a table lamp for your tank, you can get it from Ikea . No need to get from LFS. I used them too.


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hmm...ok,futhermore ikea nw on sale!!hehee...anyway, u still need to change the lamp tube to a proper watts rating for ur planted tank izit?? where to get the lamp tube?

[Simon]

u can try kelantan lane... GE, Osram have 6500k tubes

[IUnknown]

Maybe look for bookworms, they are 6500K.
http://www.paperdirect.com/PaperDire...perprodid=4339

[sonique]

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On 5/4/2003 10:42:41 PM

u can try kelantan lane... GE, Osram have 6500k tubes
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went to kelantan lane today to do a survey, there are several shops available...any shops to recommend or highlight dat i shud patronise??
wish to get a light tube to change the table lamp to a appropriate wattage for planted tank...

[liam]

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On 5/4/2003 2:32:57 AM

Budget is the word. My 2 ft tanks uses 2 x overhead lamps...very ordinary type for 2 ft tank, cost around $20-$25 (kena chopped), whilst my 1.5ft uses 1 x overhead lamps (2 tubes) which cost $50. Yup, we are talking abt S$ here.

If you are free, I would suggest going to North Serangoon (Near Hougang) Simply becoz there is a great concentration of shops there for you to decide which lamp to look at. There are a lot of show tanks to look at too, so you'd get a pretty idea of what you want.

My favourite shop:
Rainbow Pet & Aquarium Centre (CaiHong)
Blk 151 Serangoon North Ave 2 #01-73 S550151
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hmmm...find their prices hurt my pockets a bit but must admit they've got lot'sa stuff.

[sherchoo]

Sonique,
The market for lights in Kelantan Rd or lane is very huge. Do what you do in Sim Lim Sq when purchasing computer parts, walk in, ask for product and price. It helps if you know what you're looking for. Pity they don't have pricelist displayed outside the shops.

I've been to Kelantan Rd a few times, maybe if you point out what you're looking for I may be able to tell you which shop may carry the items. For price, you have to ask yourself. IME so far, electrical items are reletively cheaper there.

[sonique]

ok, great!!

went to ikea today, saw a few table lamps. juz wondering, if i were to buy one of those table lamps, i need to change the light bulb/tube rite?? cz its not meant for planted aquarium.(am i right up to this point?) So if i were to change, does kelantan rd/lane SURE has the tube/bulb dat i want?? cz i dun wanna end up buying the table lamp but the bulb/tube nt available.