new light bulb time...

[darkmindzz]

so i am looking to replace the light bulbs in my 40gallon AQ and also in my 10gallon AQ...

in my 40G i have a farily moderately planted tank.. the ligth strip i uses has two 12-15inch long flourscent bulbs in them..
question one is what is the name of this bulb.. ( t-6,t-6,etc)
question two is what kinda light do you think i should put in it..

i never replaced the original bulb.. so the one I will take out is proabably the factory bulb .. i was thinking about the Zoo Med Flora Sun Bulb, Tropic Sun, or Unltra Sun.. or this blub called Power Glo ( dont know the maker of that bulb)..

and advise....

 

[Bk718]

most likely its t-8 bulb, though not sure how effective they were in growing plants. Visit a homedepot/lowes or wally world and get the bulbs there. Make sure its daylight bulbs.

 

[rocker92]

go to menards they have 18" bulbs in the plant/aquarium style for plants....i suppose like the flora bulbs you were talking about.... they go for like $5.95....they are a LOT cheaper then going to a petsmart/petco and getting a bulb for $20.....

i do not know how well they work though so get back to us on that!!!!!!!


good luck!!!

 

[Fordtrannyman]

Here is an excellent T8 Freshwater Bulb.
GE Aqua Rays 9325K
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+8066+3810&pcatid=3810

 

[icemanx23]

Sound like u got total 30 watts over a 40 gallon tank. two 18inches t8 tubes i think. Go for full spectrum daylight bulb with 6500k . If u are not sure about compatability i suggest u take old bulb to compare with the new one b4 buying. I bought a 30 inch t8 thinking it's 24 inch. Really dumb of me. Pardon my english.

 

[rocker92]

dont worry iceman your english seems fine!!!!!