I got this light strip for free but it needs new bulbs. It takes 2 65w/55w 21"(I think) straight pin PC bulbs. I've been looking a little online but haven't had too much luck. I found some 50/50 bulbs (my favorite) for $45 at Petsmart. That seemed like a lot for a free light strip.
Site for cheap PC bulbs?
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http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/PROD/Aquarium/F55BX-AR-FS
They are bit pinkish, but they bring out the reds in fish/plants.
They are bit pinkish, but they bring out the reds in fish/plants.
Yeah, have you ever seen the GE Aqua Rays fluorescents? That second link has the same color temp as that bulb.
For a pair you pay about $40 shipped, which is about the price you pay for one at a LFS.
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I use the 9325K bulb from GE, and while the cast might be described as pink, the plant growth is phenominal, and the price from lightbulbsdirect is the best price around, unless you're willing to buy a case of 60 of them!
If you want a bulb for the plants that will highlight the fish too go with a 10,000k. There are some 6700k plant bulbs that throw a blue tint, but the 10,000k will bring out their natural colors better.