Hi, folks,
I've just managed to totally confuse myself trying to find information on the web regarding compact fluorescent setups. I've currently got a 38-gallon planted tank running two 20-watt fluorescent bulbs, and I'd like to get more light in there.
Research seems to indicate compact fluorescents might be what I need. Questions!!
--Can I use my 20-watt, 24-inch-long standard fluorescent housing to run compact fluorescents?
--What is a retrofit? I assume the electronic fixtures need to change to run compact fluorescents, rather than just trying to plug a compact fluorescent bulb into my current standard fluorescent pin sockets. Is this what a retrofit is for? And can a retrofit be installed into the light housing I already have?
--What is the cheapest way to do this?! (I got totally lost on the web trying to figure this out ...)
--Is it worth doing? Do you think compact fluorescents really put out more light for my plants?
THANKS!
-- Pat
I've just managed to totally confuse myself trying to find information on the web regarding compact fluorescent setups. I've currently got a 38-gallon planted tank running two 20-watt fluorescent bulbs, and I'd like to get more light in there.
Research seems to indicate compact fluorescents might be what I need. Questions!!
--Can I use my 20-watt, 24-inch-long standard fluorescent housing to run compact fluorescents?
--What is a retrofit? I assume the electronic fixtures need to change to run compact fluorescents, rather than just trying to plug a compact fluorescent bulb into my current standard fluorescent pin sockets. Is this what a retrofit is for? And can a retrofit be installed into the light housing I already have?
--What is the cheapest way to do this?! (I got totally lost on the web trying to figure this out ...)
--Is it worth doing? Do you think compact fluorescents really put out more light for my plants?
THANKS!
-- Pat
