Light Bulb Help!

rlcwgrl

rlcwgrl

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In our new 150 gal it came with one Marineland Eclipse 48" Natural Daylight bulb F40T10 which is a 40 watt I gather. This bulb seems to be superbright and glows, I think a little too much, especially for only one bulb on this huge tank. You can see every little particle in the water. Check out the picture.

I was thinking about replacing the bulb to slightly dim the tank without jeopardizing the fish. The fish in the tank are a Red Oscar, Jack Dempsey, 3 Jewel Cichlids, Pleco and Featherfin Catfish. There are no live plants, only plastic. What about a Coralife 50/50 which is 50% natural Daylight, 50% actinic 03 blue?

I know nothing about lighting and the LFS help is crap. When I research it online all I find is info for planted tanks and reefs....what about simple freshwater w/o plants??? Any suggestions?

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ImAGMan said:
You can pull 130watts with this.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=11418&N=2004+113345

It's a 50/50 2 65 watt bulbs. with the 48"

Also has a "night light"

The Daylight gives your tank a nice blue glow, Not bright at all, I have this same one.
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Madcrawdad said:
Go with the GE 9325K Aqua Rays bulb.... IMO this bulb has the best color out there (not overly bright, and not greenish like some bulbs)... here's a link thanks to rexgrigg.com

http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/PROD/Aquarium/F40T12-AR-FS

you'll love this bulb.....(you'd think I had stock in GE as I've told so many folks to buy this bulb) :)
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great ideas but i think they are looking for less light.
 
Mgamer20o0 said:
great ideas but i think they are looking for less light.
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the GE 9325K Aqua Rays in the link is only 40w, which is the same as they'd find in a standard cool white tube (I wouldn't think you'd want to go any lower over a 150g)... That's the great thing about the GE 9325, it comes in many sizes to fit any hood size or budget....did I mention that I LOVE this bulb? :)
 
I do agree that being this bright creates a pretty blue effect, and I do like bright tanks rather than dreary. But it seems to wash out the color of the fish. I will check out those options, thanks!
 
totally off the topic, but thats a 150 gal? the pic makes it look deceivingly small
 
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