iris600

I was looking at the clearance lights here
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...04+2033+113030
specifically the smartlight striplight 24" by Custom Sealife.
The bulbs that come with the fixture are inappropriate for a planted aquarium as they are actinic and 10000K. What lamps go in this fixture? Do they make them in 6500k?

Steve Pituch

iris600,

I think your best bet is to get everything from AH Supply at:

http://ahsupply.com/index.html

Everyone recommends them. Besides offering the very best components they seem to be the cheapest. I will order 2x55W, and 6x55 kits someday when I get the money.

If you need advice on what configuration to get tell us about the tank.

Regards,
Steve Pituch

IUnknown

Just tell the sales person that you need the bulbs switched out to 6500K. They are on clearance because custom sealife has gone out of business.

iris600

I have a ten gallon, very basic, and I have heard such good thingd about AH supply but I am no good at DYI things and my current hood is a bad flourescent/plastic. It's not really a planted tank yet..making it into one. I have the substrate, the ferts, need the lighting/plants before I can get things going.
I have talked to Rytuken who would amke me a cd light for about 100-120 bucks... but this light from custom sealife is cheaper.
What kind of bulbs go in this fixture? Straight pin? What do I need to look for as far as choosing a bulb to fit this fixture?