what do i need for this DIY - Aquarium Advice

dertyharry420 · 10-16-2005, 10:41 PM

i want to use these in my garage for a fish tank project and was wondering what else i need besides the bulb to make it work ..? basically i dont know what the bulb goes in and i need a link to where to get one and something to mount it so it will work . heres the link to the bulb http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=9190

Toirtis · 10-17-2005, 03:52 AM

It screws into any standard incandescent light socket.

workfortheman · 10-17-2005, 07:46 AM

Finding a reflector will be tough for that bulb. I've heard that the spiral bulbs are inefficient for aquarium lighting due to lots of re-strike. Anyone ever try to peice together a [acronym:7afbc44c75="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:7afbc44c75] reflector/hood with these bulbs?

greenmaji · 10-17-2005, 08:54 AM

It seems over on RC most people use them as pendents.. they use standard medal flood light reflectors hung up pendent style. I would think that horrizontal or tilted slightly would help with these, maybe a wing type reflector, like the ones they make for [acronym:b25b477e0a="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:b25b477e0a] lighting.

10-16-2005, 10:41 PM	#1
dertyharry420 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Arizona lake havasu Posts: 96 Images: 2	what do i need for this DIY i want to use these in my garage for a fish tank project and was wondering what else i need besides the bulb to make it work ..? basically i dont know what the bulb goes in and i need a link to where to get one and something to mount it so it will work . heres the link to the bulb http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=9190 __________________ Eclipse 6 Gallon : Has a bio-wheel thats why i got it lol ... 1 Gold fish ( Fatty ) 1 Black Moore ( Negro) 1 Plec 4 Ghost Shrimp ----------------------------------------------------- 10 Gallon Regent Tank Penguin 125 Bio-wheel All-Glass Full Hood with light timer. 10-15 Whisper Heater Carib Sea Marine Sand White ( Looks Very Nice ) 7 Live plants 4 Neon Tetras 1 Fancy Guppy 2 plecs 1 Upsidedown Catfish 2 Corydoras 6 Ghost Shrimp

10-17-2005, 03:52 AM	#2
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,769	It screws into any standard incandescent light socket. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

10-17-2005, 07:46 AM	#3
workfortheman Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 484 Images: 1	Finding a reflector will be tough for that bulb. I've heard that the spiral bulbs are inefficient for aquarium lighting due to lots of re-strike. Anyone ever try to peice together a [acronym:7afbc44c75="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:7afbc44c75] reflector/hood with these bulbs? __________________ Ernie www.ErnestJohn.com

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10-17-2005, 08:54 AM	#4
greenmaji Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,937	It seems over on RC most people use them as pendents.. they use standard medal flood light reflectors hung up pendent style. I would think that horrizontal or tilted slightly would help with these, maybe a wing type reflector, like the ones they make for [acronym:b25b477e0a="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:b25b477e0a] lighting.