Light/algae balance - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

JohnPaul · 06-16-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Taelen

On a side note, I tried to find compact flourescents to replace the pair of 15W incandescents in my 10g, but they didn't have any.

I find the best source for these are either generic "have everything" stores (Wal-Mart and similar chains), or else hardware stores--either the local mom & pop variety or else the Lowe's/HomeDepot types.

There are also lots of sources online. I've never ordered from these folks but they seem to have anything and everything you could possibly want when it comes to CF bulbs.
2 to 200 Watt Compact Fluorescent Bulbs : 1000Bulbs.com

Good luck!

**Purrbox** · 06-16-2008, 12:51 PM

No need to buy bulbs from an LFS. The "aquarium" bulbs are fairly expensive and generally are no better than the generic ones you get from your hardware store.

Taelen · 06-17-2008, 09:46 AM

Thanks Regen, I have a BN pleco in my 38g and he does a great job. I have a clown in my 44g and he doesn't do algae so much, but that tank doesn't really have a big problem right now. The 10g is a little small and stocked tightly to add any algae eaters at this point.

I didn't realize that regular CF bulbs would do the trick, will pick some up. Thanks guys.

06-16-2008, 12:51 PM	#12
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 5,259	No need to buy bulbs from an LFS. The "aquarium" bulbs are fairly expensive and generally are no better than the generic ones you get from your hardware store. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

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06-17-2008, 09:46 AM	#13
Taelen Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 167	Thanks Regen, I have a BN pleco in my 38g and he does a great job. I have a clown in my 44g and he doesn't do algae so much, but that tank doesn't really have a big problem right now. The 10g is a little small and stocked tightly to add any algae eaters at this point. I didn't realize that regular CF bulbs would do the trick, will pick some up. Thanks guys.