screw in CF

[dave_cool]

Hi all

I've got a screw in CF over my refugium.....problem is, I cant find a bulb over 5000K. Does anyone know of the availabilty of 6500K or higher screw in CF?

Thanks
Dave

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Coralife Mini Compact Colormax Lamp 20 Watt at Big Al's Online

Coralife Mini Compact Colormax Lamp 10 W. at Big Al's Online

 

[dave_cool]

Thanks bud!

 

[MrBungle]

sylvania also makes them. can get em at home depot and loews much cheaper.

 

[Bruckm]

just saw for the 1st time GE daylight bulbs at 6500K at Wal-Mart.

Better than the ones they used to sell made by Lights of America.

 

[GIS Guy]

just saw for the 1st time GE daylight bulbs at 6500K at Wal-Mart.

Better than the ones they used to sell made by Lights of America.

How are they better?

 

[dave_cool]

I went to Wally World today and got two 60 watt (15w) bulbs. $7 including tax! Thanks everyone for the help.

Dave

 

[Bruckm]

The Ge are 6500K and I don't think the LOA were. They were still called daylight bulbs though. Also, through practical experience the LOA bulbs grew much more algae than these seem to do. Now, I've still been successful growing plants with the LOA bulbs, but the difference in algae growth is significant. The success may have been in spite of those bulbs instead of because of them.

 

[GIS Guy]

I am currently running LOA.
They are in fact 6500K.
Thnx for the second option tho.
Now I know that I can find other 6500K bulbs.

See the thread: DIY Lighting Very Easy

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I also have LOA that I had gotten from WalMart a while ago and they are 6500k, but they no longer carry them. Will have to check on the GE ones next time I'm there.

 

[Dennis-Pir]

Didn't even look at the K on mine and now i just realized mine are 3500K

Are those pretty much useless......

 

[Orion]

DON'T buy CF lights at the local Dollar Mart. hehe, the ones I had slightly exploded. Never had any issues like this with the LOA or GE bulbs.

The biggest issue I ran into with these (CF lights) is that in large numbers they do tend to make things warm under the hood.

 

[tropicalfish]

I agree. Get quality CF lights. Even though I did not use them in my hood, brands also make them for ceiling fans and light fixtures. I have had a few crack, melt, and give off a horrible smell.

 

[Dennis-Pir]

Well I just went to Home Depot and bought some GE CF bulbs that are 6500K.. Just shut off my hood, and am letting the lights cool so I can switch them over.....

So I'm pretty pumped to get my tanks/plants going... I am going to do my DIY CO2 going.. and start dosing with ferts as well..

Anyone have an opinion on when I should start with the ferts,,,,