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Cheap lighting?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:26 pm
by Meagan83
I have stackables and it seems to me that the cages are dim. I have 4 breeder cages. Is there a web site where I can find some inexpensive light fixtures to set on the top of the cages? :?

Re: Cheap lighting?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:35 pm
by franny
How about these?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1 ... ogId=10053

Is there room to set lights on top of the cages that have cages above them?

Re: Cheap lighting?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:50 pm
by ac12
I use clamp on lamps from Home Depot clamped to the side of the cages on my stacks. Only the top cage can get top lighting.
I use 2 different size reflectors. Large w no nest and small for putting next to a nest. Unfortunately, when you light each individual cage, the cost of lighting goes up fast. If you can rig a SECURE setup where a single 4 ft flourescent fixture can illuminate 3 or 4 stacked cages at once, you will save on cost.

Re: Cheap lighting?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:19 pm
by Meagan83
franny wrote:How about these?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1 ... ogId=10053

Is there room to set lights on top of the cages that have cages above them?
Franny, those look PERFECT! Yes, there is space between each cage. I think that would fit! Thanks!

Re: Cheap lighting?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:53 pm
by lovemyfinch
Those are the exact same ones that I use in my aviary. :D

Re: Cheap lighting?

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 8:58 pm
by nixity
I use something similar you can buy at wal-mart for about $6.99 a light.
They are called "under-cabinet" lights and they fit perfectly in the space between the cages if you are using the stand for the breeders.

You can see some of them here
http://www.gouldiansgalore.net/Photo_Al ... eeders.jpg

I transitioned over to the cabinet lights on all the breeders and eliminated the clamp lights because they are less pleasing to the eye :)

I replaced the stock bulb that comes with it with 18" "GE Sunshine" bulbs sold at Lowes.

Re: Cheap lighting?

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:56 am
by Meagan83
Tiffany, that's a great deal. Those look great. =D>

Re: Cheap lighting?

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:22 am
by franny
I got mine at Walmart here in Canada, but couldn't seem to link to the American site (.com), and I had wanted to find an American site for you so linked to the ones at Home Depot, which appear to be very similar.

But of course Walmart is almost always a better price! :D