4 gallon tank lighting

Hey guys,
im thinking of doing a 4 gallon shrimp tank that will be heavily planted with small species. im going to try driting it as well, not sure how itll work out in such a small tank. Im living in a university residence and have next to no room and since i miss my tank at home i want to set up a nano tank.

but my main questions is what kind of good plant growing lighting systems are available for a tank of that size.
Id like to know about the options that are out there.

thanks

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Permalink Reply by luis on November 6, 2012 at 12:53am

What kind of plants are you planing to use low light plants or high light plants ?

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Permalink Reply by Breezer on November 6, 2012 at 1:01am

low light probably. im looking for about 2-3 watts per gallon. ill probably plant dwarf sag, trident java fern and maybe dwarf baby tears

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Permalink Reply by luis on November 6, 2012 at 1:49am

I think that you probably could buy some 18" t5 from home depot that might work for you?

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Permalink Reply by Breezer on November 6, 2012 at 1:08pm

18" ? its a 4 gallon tank...

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Permalink Reply by luis on November 6, 2012 at 3:17pm

Oh i mean 18" t5 light

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Permalink Reply by Peter on November 6, 2012 at 5:34pm

Get a clip on light and use a compact fluorescent bulb maybee even 2 and ull be able to grow anything. I got 2 of them on my 3G tank and I'm growing a carpet of "DWARF" baby tears