[mordoria]

Wow. What a score today. Just found custom built 2x40w compact fluorescent top fixture. $5!!! Only problem is that it has 4100k bulbs. Is the color temp of the bulbs too warm? Is this too much light for a 33 gallon tall? I've never used these 4-pin type of lights. Do they get hotter then a cfl?

 

[ryan10517]

Nice! how come i never find stuff like that?!? The dual CFLs do get fairly hot, so i would recommend going to a computer or electronic store and buying one or two cooling fans that run at least 30 CFM. I have a homebuilt 2x27 watt fixture over my 20 gallon using straight pin quad bulbs, and i have to have my fan running full speed to keep them cool. Remember, a cooler running temperature means a longer bulb life! 4100k is a fairly yellow. These aren't the best for plants because they don't have much light output in the blue part of the spectrum. Go buy some with a color temp between 5500k-8000k. most like 6500-6700k just because it is a nice white light with a lot of output. Good luck!

Ryan

 

[eos]

Good grab! Is that going on the tank you got from me?

 

[mordoria]

yea! fits like a glove. Going to get new bulbs and get started on the new tank

Good grab! Is that going on the tank you got from me?

 

[eos]

Cool. Make sure to document when you get started on the viv