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Anyone having succes with spiral light for fuge locally - Menards/Lowes/etc.?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Eric, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. Feb 23, 2009 #1
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Looking to pick one up and didn't know if one was available around town that you're having great success with?

    Standard socket spiral fluorescent for a clamp on fixture.

    Brand and part #?

    Lowes/Wal-Mart/Menards/etc?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 25, 2009 #2
    Luukosian

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    Thats the type of bulb I use. I just used a generic clamp on relflector that I had lying around and my chaeto fills up the fuge. I think I bought the bulb from wal-mart.  Heres a picture of mine....my fuge is kind of simple but it works :)
               http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b.../sump3.jpg
     
  3. Feb 25, 2009 #3
    jtesdall

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    I use the exact same thing. Try get the ~6500K bulb. Got mine at Walmart in a blue package.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2009 #4
    Phathead

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    I bought the daylight spiral bulbs from menards I had two of them I believe they were 23 watt they work great.
     
  5. Feb 28, 2009 #5
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Posted By jtesdall on 02/25/2009 09:36 PM
    I use the exact same thing. Try get the ~6500K bulb. Got mine at Walmart in a blue package.
    Got it - seems a little "blue" but we'll see!
    I'll post a pic of the packaging in a bit, I believe it was two bulbs for +/- $6.57.  Rated @ 100w with 23w used, 6,500 daylight bulb.
    -Eric
     
  6. Feb 28, 2009 #6
    calebjk Cedar Rapids IA

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    the problem i have with those bulbs is they aren't bright enough and you end up in a situation where algae grows better in your display tank than in your sump.
     
  7. Feb 28, 2009 #7
    jtesdall

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    I have had good experience with that bulb. I have been growing Mangoves in my sump for almost two years.
     
  8. Mar 15, 2009 #8
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Posted By llebcire on 02/28/2009 08:05 AM

    Posted By jtesdall on 02/25/2009 09:36 PM
    I use the exact same thing. Try get the ~6500K bulb. Got mine at Walmart in a blue package.
    Got it - seems a little "blue" but we'll see!
    I'll post a pic of the packaging in a bit, I believe it was two bulbs for +/- $6.57.  Rated @ 100w with 23w used, 6,500 daylight bulb.
    -Eric
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  9. Mar 16, 2009 #9
    xmasia

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    i have heard some good results from the compact fl flood light in the 6500k
     
  10. Mar 17, 2009 #10
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    As of now, I'm not seeing any growth in the fuge.

    Would assume it's for two reasons:

    1. Don't have nitrates yet (least not enough)

    2. Bryopsis is hogging all of the nutrients!
    -Eric
     

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