Bulb ideas ?

[NJCWGRL]

Hi,
I have my new to me 200 gal up and running. Just went out tonight to get new bulbs 36" No luck LFS dont even stock this size.:irked:
Any one know a good mail order place to get some? and what are your ideas on manufacturer. I have always used ZooMed or Hagen..
Low light plants with fancy goldfish:1zhelp:


Thank you,
Shannon:goldfish:

 

[Trigger1985]

I just use Bulbs I got at Menards- 1 Full Spectrum and 1 Gro-Lux, say's it's designed for plants and fish- has a bit of a purple tinge to it that really pops the colors on my fish- most noticeably the orange platy and dwarf flame gourami. Heck of a lot cheaper than bulbs from LFS too..

 

[glenngreen]

I am a fan of Drs Foster and Smith. I generally get the Coralife bulbs, but to each his own. I like the 10K and Actinic combination of bulbs. It makes for a nice white light.

 

[gmh]

I usually get coralife bulbs from the drs as well. I recently switched out one 6700k bulb for a colormax and run them with a couple of 10000ks This combination looks good and the plants seem fine. Interestingly my minor algae problem has disappeared with this lighting.
Are you talking about t5 bulbs?

 

[barbarossa4122]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/fish-supplies/aquarium-lighting-fixture-bulb-accessory/ps/c/3578/3733

Had a little dispute with them but I still like them. They charged me twice for the same order and it took one week to get my money back. LOL, yeah I still like them.

 

[kj5kb]

Hi,
I have my new to me 200 gal up and running. Just went out tonight to get new bulbs 36" No luck LFS dont even stock this size.:irked:
<snip>Low light plants with fancy goldfish:1zhelp:

For that application you don't need anything fancy or expensive.
Standard daylight fluorescent tubes will work great.
Home Depot/Lowe's/lighting shop/etc should have them.

 

[jmhart]

What type of bulb? AH Supply is a great place to get PC bulbs.