Lighting for a 55 gallon

[lucky123]

Ok so I’m getting my first big tank and boy does the lighting cost go up! I’ve heard of using those dome things for aquarium lights but idk?? Would that be cheap? It would be a low tech tank with low to mid light plants. I’m awful with buying the right stuff so if anyone would be willing to post links for the stuff I may need (Home Depot, Lowe’s, tractor supply, Amazon, and of course pet stores are all easy places I can get stuff on). It will be a 55 gallon low tech. Thanks so much! I’m so sorry I’m bad with choosing my own materials lol

Forgot to add this. Has anyone ever used shop lights? If so, from where and what kind for a 55? Thanks!

 

[JayAlva]

I always recommend budget lights on amazon hygger or nicrew they sell them with auto timers integrated so you don't have to worry about turning them on and off.
There are super cheap and super expensive options but I think the middle grade options give you alot of options for the money.

 

[lucky123]

I always recommend budget lights on amazon hygger or nicrew they sell them with auto timers integrated so you don't have to worry about turning them on and off.
There are super cheap and super expensive options but I think the middle grade options give you alot of options for the money.

Ok ! Thanks for the recommendation! Do you know anything about using shop lights? I just want to make sure I weigh all my options before I commit to buying anything

 

[JayAlva]

Ok ! Thanks for the recommendation! Do you know anything about using shop lights? I just want to make sure I weigh all my options before I commit to buying anything

I've never used them myself but I mean some light is better than none right? I know home depot, lowes, and harbor freight all sell 4ft lights for around 20 dollars.

 

[lucky123]

I've never used them myself but I mean some light is better than none right? I know home depot, lowes, and harbor freight all sell 4ft lights for around 20 dollars.

Ok! Do you know what types of bulbs would be good?