Cris,

I have been thinking about just taking some silicone sealant and making
my own seal to keep the damp out. I did find the following however that may
eliminate the need for any modification of this tank. It's a mini-compact
fluorescent bulb. Here is the info and link.

MINI COMPACTT
Aquarium Lighting

All-Glass Aquarium has available an efficient 10 Watt Mini CompactT
replacement bulb for the small aquarium. This new bulb features more natural
aquarium lighting and easily screws into many aquarium hoods and
strip-lights. This bulb provides 6500 K light that promotes live aquatic
plant growth for your fresh and sal****er aquariums. Mini Compact Bulbs also
features the equivalent light output of 50 watts of light. Longer 6000 hour
life replaces 6 incandescent bulbs and the Mini Compact uses less energy to
operate. All-Glass Mini Compact aquarium Bulbs are C UL US listed and
operate on 110 - 130 VAC.

http://www.all-glass.com/products/other/default.html



Dan


"Papa Smurf" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I'm new to the forum and I hope to learn quite a bit before moving on
to
a larger tank. I recently purchased a Marineland 5 Gallon Hex tank for my
desk at work and all in all it seems to be an excellent tank for my needs
but it is lacking 1 thing, fluorescent lighting. This tank only comes with
incandescent lighting and it is only a 15W bulb at that. So, my questions
are, is there a proven way to retrofit the tank lid so I can place a small
13W compact Fluorescent bulb into it and what types of plants would be
suitable for a tank of this size? I am currently using a compact
fluorescent bulb of the type you would use in a household lamp and am
afraid
that it would not supply enough of the right type of light to support
plant
life let alone be safe for extended use in such damp environs. Any
information provided would be greatly appreciated and is eagerly awaited.





Dan

PS

I am posting to both groups as I feel that my questions pertain to both.
If
I am mistaken in my belief, then I extend my apologies.