So, where does one find a wide range of choices in CF lamps? I like options,
but I couldn't find anything locally.

chet


"LeighMo" wrote in message
...
General Electric makes a 9300K 55 watt CF lamp that is a triphosphor.
Its
blue-white, but it is not strictly monochromatic. It has three spikes in
the color spectrum. The composite effect is supposed to by 9300K. I
personally like the look. 10000K lamps, that you would think would look
similar, look way too blue by comparison.

I've used both, and I actually prefer the 10000K. Just a matter of
personal
taste; I like that cool, super-bright look. The GE 9300s look very "pink"
and
unnatural to me. But most people seem to like them. It's really a matter
of
personal taste.




Leigh

http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/

Great folks, I use a 1x55 on my 29G aquarium. I thought a wider range of
bulb choices were being discussed.
"LeighMo" wrote in message
...
So, where does one find a wide range of choices in CF lamps? I like
options,
but I couldn't find anything locally.

Have you checked out AH Supply yet?

http://www.ahsupply.com/


Leigh

http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/

Just trying to keep up and learn. I have what I have (I think it is 5300k)
and I expect it to last for a year or so. It is probably fine. I won't be
looking for anything more. That is unless I learn something from this list
that would lead me to believe I could expect significantly better results
with a different bulb color.

Thanks for offering though.

chet

"LeighMo" wrote in message
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Can you be more specific in what you're looking for? Do you want
different
colors of 55W bulbs, or different wattages that will fit over your tank?

I assume you already have a 5000K bulb. Then I would go with the 6700K bulb
to complement it. Watch the CRI also. Make sure they are both above 80, or
your fish will look like ghosts. I have more information about light and
color on the Fluorescent Light Comparison page on my web site.

Hoa
Aquarium: http://www.geocities.com/nguyenhg/

In article , BillyBob
writes:
I trying to decide between another 5000k bulb or a 6700k to replace
the 8800k, which doesn't look quite right. I have a 55W and 96W CF
lights.
It's a heavily planted tank with small shoal of Boesmani Rainbows in
it, so I definitely want them to look nice as well as the plants to
grow. Any suggestions?


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