"Pisces" wrote in message
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I have 2x 48" 40w fluorescent bulbs in my 55gal tank I would like to get
more light without adding 2 more bulbs ( the tank is not broad enough) I
can't find anything more than 40watts. where do you get those 96 watt
bulbs?
Glen



Those 96 watt bulbs are a complete redesign of fluorescent technology I
think. I know they are not compatible with standard fluorescent ballasts
which is a bummer even to me as I am in the same boat you are except I
am possibly better off because I have low light plants. I definitely can
understand your situation - I would love to grow warm water anachris as fast
as a weed and would love to grow amazon sword plants fast too. I can't even
grow anachris at all currently and the same with hornwort which surprises me
as it does great in cold water here but I am not willing to lower the water
temperature because of the fish. Summary - I feel the same way you do but it
appears that both of us would have to buy new hardware to do this and I
don't know about you but other than the supporting hardware purchases I make
(and food, etc. too of course) I am saving my money for fixing my car so I
can actually get to the lfs and/or chain stores (talk about being addicted
to this hobby! ) so me buying new compact fluorescent technology lighting
which is expensive is on hold for now and probably for awhile. Good luck and
later!