What type of bulb? Do you think I broke it?

[gscorvette]

Hi,

Picked up the 130g tank yesterday. The lighting system I have says: "Requires 55W Instant Start Lamp with 2G11B." I see a bunch of different 55W lamps at www.thatfishplace.com. Can I use any of the 55W lamps or is it one special type?

Also, I had the housing think sitting on the kitchen table and my puppy got caught on the cord and pulled it to the groud. Do you think it survived?

Gretchen

 

[gscorvette]

Okay, looking at these bulbs more I think I've narrowed down my choices. This is a straight pin arrangement so based on that little warning above do I use: Actinic, 10000K or 50/50. If it is my choice what would be best?

Thanks,
Gretchen

 

[FroggyFox]

Only way to know for sure is to try it. Did it not come with any bulbs? I've dropped my lighting housing a couple times (oops) but it seems to still be working...good way to break bulbs though -=sigh=-

Dunno on the type of bulb...that doesn't mean much to me. If its not too huge and clumsy I might take it in to a hardware store...someone in the lighting department ought to be able to tell you if that is a specific type of light or if its just a fancy way of saying you need a 55w bulb.

 

[1979camaro]

the actinics are a dark dark blue and will look very bright (think marine), the 50/50 will be in between, and the 10000k will be whiter and a little warmer than the actinic, more like a normal bulb...if you arent doing plants or anything it doesnt really matter, just that the fish will probably prefer the 10000k to the actinic would be my guess, and i doubt the puppy broke the fixture...ive knocked mine off the counter before without it breaking