zoos and light??

[jadeguppy]

I recently set up a 5g. The rock had been curing for some time, but i finally added live sand from a store tank and a few mushrooms, polyps, and a green star. I currently have a 26 watts compact florescent 6500k daylight ge bulb. The bulb fits into the current hood. The only other thing in the tank is two snails. I want to get the coral growing. Will they multiply under this light? Should I add a second bulb? Or should I make a hood and install a pc? I have hesitated to put in the pc due to cost and not being sure if I will keep this tank running. It was originally started to house a few native catches and then used to cure rock. If I must upgrade to a pc, does anyone know a good way to do this on such a small tank? It is one of the old square 5g tanks. Carpentry and wiring don't bother me, but I am on a budget.

Thanks for the help.

[650-IS350]

zoos practically grow in any light environment... you can start them up in the lowest region of the tank.. then gradually move them up... and in the end place them to the highest point of your tank.... your zoo will show you wether its happy or not ( especially if they are reaching/stretching-- meaning they want more light ).....

[jadeguppy]

Correction, the lights I have are the pigtail style. The tank is about 13.5" across. I am looking for lights, but almost every site starts at 24". Any suggestions?

[650-IS350]

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_lighting_powercompact_compact-fluorescent_coralife_mini_aqualight_lamp_fixtures.asp?CartId=

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=CU01020

http://www.hellolights.com/

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Powercompacts

[Eklikewhoa]

This one is probably a better option.....fits perfectly on the aga 5.5g


http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=ES53124