Help - Via Aqua Aquarium

[Marvin]

Hello everyone!

Need help in a possible replacement for lighting in my Via Aqua Tank. It is a 37g w/ black canopy.

the 2 bulbs are about 22.5" long w/ 2 pins each.

I may want better lights than the standard flourescents that came with them. The words on the lights are in Japanese so im not even sure what they are.

Please help.

Thanks

 

[mogurnda]

Sounds like normal output (NO) 18 or 20 watt fluorescents. Should say something like "F20T12" or "F18T8" on one end of the bulb.

If it's just for fish, that light will be fine. For corals, you will need to get about triple the output.

 

[Marvin]

I am only in the planning stages of upgrading my lights but the LFS told me there isn't a lamp i can simply upgrade too. I have to either get an over the top assembly or do a retrofit on the existing canopy.

Can you tell me where on the net has a good supply of options for me?

Also, is Custom Sea Life really going out of business..and how will that affect my decision on lights?

Thanks.

 

[mogurnda]

In my opinion, the best place for compact fluorescent retrofits is Aquarium Hobbyist.

I'm not sure how CSL going out of business will affect things.

 

[BrianH]

YOu can also try hellolights . I like them because the retro kits come plug & play. No wiring required.

Brian

 

[Marvin]

Thanks guys for the info!

 

[eat-to-fish]

Hello!!!!

i also desperately need replacement bulbs for my Via aqua 29 gallon tank! i want soft and hard corals and need to change my 23.5" , 20 watt bulbs to something else quickly!!! were can i find just the bulbs????????