Bulbs for a 10 gallon

[Rxblade123]

Anybody know where I can get some 2 Flourscent 25 Watt screw in bulbs for my lighting hood? I have 2 Power compacts that are 10 watts each, but I doubt thats enough...

 

[Toirtis]

Home Depot, Wal-Mart, any lighting shop.

 

[Rxblade123]

I have been looking for them in those places and I haven't found anything. Can someone just give a site to show me some so I could know what to look around for.

 

[Toirtis]

I have been looking for them in those places and I haven't found anything. Can someone just give a site to show me some so I could know what to look around for.

They are all over the place...I am not sure how you could miss them...they look like this:
http://www.nolico.com/saveenergy/all_mini_swirls.jpg

or like these:
http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50073684/Energy_Saving_Lamp.jpg

 

[ttopmustanggt88]

on this topic does anyone know where i can get a floresant tube bulb thats 18" long thats more than 15 watts? thanks.

 

[Rxblade123]

Seen those spiral ones 9 watts not very good. Not sure about more than that.

 

[Rxblade123]

Is there any place I could order it online or something?

 

[Toirtis]

Seen those spiral ones 9 watts not very good. Not sure about more than that.

I have easily found them to 26 watts and up....I usually use the 13 watt sort in pairs...gives you 2.6 watts per gallon on a 10G.

That company's link I quoted earlier has these....23W/1500 Lumens each...gives you a total of 4.6W or 300L/Gallon:
http://www.nolico.com/saveenergy/23_watt_mini_swirl.htm

 

[Rsquared333]

Bigalsonline.com

They have great service, are cheap, and have quality stuff. Never had a problem with them.

 

[Rxblade123]

I tried bigalsonline.com only found those long ones or the coral lifes or whatever it was called. The ones Toirtis suggested seemed a bit pricey. Well to my anyways. My parents would be mad at me if I bought those.

 

[Rsquared333]

sorry. if i find anything I'll let you know

 

[oscarbreeder]

Try www.DrsFosterSmith.com they have Mini Fluorescent Bulbs only 10w but as bright as a 50w incandescent bulb.

Only $4.99ea

 

[Toirtis]

I tried bigalsonline.com only found those long ones or the coral lifes or whatever it was called. The ones Toirtis suggested seemed a bit pricey. Well to my anyways. My parents would be mad at me if I bought those.

Those were just for demonstration and photos...I pay about $3-$4 each for mine at lighting shops, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Wal Mart, etc.

 

[Rxblade123]

Well I found one that looked exactly like the ones in the link, but when i tried it, it was like a yellowish light. That's bad for a tank right?

 

[Toirtis]

You don't want the light too yellowish. I have never seen a CF, apart from the coloured ones, that emits yellowish light.....usually, it is quite white.

 

[Rxblade123]

OIC... So wat do I do? oh when I put in the 20 watt and the 10 watt together and used them it looked pretty good together I don't know why lol. Should I stay with it or return it?

 

[Toirtis]

What brand is it?

 

[Rxblade123]

Not sure it's says soft white 75, regular, everyday light. energy saver long life, at top it says general purpose. And it has this symbol in a circle. Can't taell wat it is.looks like a g and an e.

 

[Rxblade123]

So... does anyone know if I should use the bulb? It gives off a yellowish light though, is that good?