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KuchDaddy
02-04-2008, 7:53 PM
I have a 55 gallon tank with 2 X 15 W = 30 W of light.
At some point, I plan to do a DIY conversion of my light to CF bulbs of a higher wattage, but in the meantime.....

Is there much/any benefit to replacing the crap flourescent light bulbs that came in my lights with aquarium flourescents of a specific "K" rating to help plants grow, (such as http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+12768&pcatid=12768) but still at the same low wattage. I just wonder if it is worth it.

Icom
02-04-2008, 10:28 PM
I have 2 20w Philips Daylight Deluxe 6500k over my 55g for now..The bulbs were only like $6 each.I think I got them at Farm & Fleet.:confused:

scootrnerd
02-04-2008, 10:31 PM
not sure . it might help but with the original hood your choices are kinda limited. they do sell plant/aguarium lights at walmart 18" 6500k