what light source should i use?

[emptywallet]

would normal flourescent light bulbs work for a light source for low light plants? Or would it be better just to use incandescent?

[satanpie]

most people use flourescent lighting. but if you can get high enough incandescents they will work too. what i did was buy a lighting system that is 79 watts anf compact flourescents.

[emptywallet]

does it matter which ones i use? because i just want to use a 10 gal light that uses flourescent light bulbs (the ones that u use round da house) or incadescent...
thanks for the quick reply to :)

[jm1212]

regular incandescents are pretty inefficient and create ALOT of excess heat.

metal hallide incandescents are more efficient but still create ALOT of heat.

you are better off with flourescents

[emptywallet]

well these are just like household flouresecents is that still good?

[gmh]

You are talking about the bulbs right? Generally speaking you want a bulb that is rated between 5000K and 10000K. Many household bulbs are rated below 5000K, often labled as 'coolwhite' and are less effective for aquarium use than the higher K bulbs.

[emptywallet]

You are talking about the bulbs right? Generally speaking you want a bulb that is rated between 5000K and 10000K. Many household bulbs are rated below 5000K, often labled as 'coolwhite' and are less effective for aquarium use than the higher K bulbs.

ok well are there any that rnt tubes because this light is made for incandescent but i dont want to overheat my tank

[gmh]

CFLs (compact flourescents) should work in your fixture. You can find them at Wallmart and most home improvement type stores. Check the K rating, 5000K to 10000K. Daylight 6700K bulbs are pretty common and would be a good way to go.

[BoredAgain]

CFLs (compact flourescents) should work in your fixture. You can find them at Wallmart and most home improvement type stores. Check the K rating, 5000K to 10000K. Daylight 6700K bulbs are pretty common and would be a good way to go.
:iagree:

[smyke]

I have seen the daylight CFLs at homedepot rated at 5500K or 6700K. look for the blue labeling on n.vision brand - it means they are daylight bulbs.