light bulb ?

[mom2reds]

Is this bulb somewhat useable on a planted tank
65W 10000K/450nm BLUE STRAIGHT PIN PC .

I am in the process of having someone retrofit my light fixture with 4 times 65watt bulbs, this will put me at 2.6 watts per gal. I don't want to use co2 if possible but I want more light than the 1.3 watts per gal.

I was thinking of using 2 of the bulbs above and 2 6700K bulbs in the fixture. Would this work on my 100 gal. tank.

 

[fort384]

I think you have a good plan. The actinic side of the bulb will not provide anything but nice color, and the 10000k side will be beneficial. If you decide to go higher light at a later date you can swap the 50/50 bulbs for straight daylight 10000k bulbs or the 6700k plant bulbs.

 

[mom2reds]

Thanks Fort you have been a great help.

 

[FishEggs]

I agree

 

[BillD]

Actinic serves no purpose on a planted tank. You would be better served with 4 6700K lights.

 

[mom2reds]

BillD the antic is only on one side of the bulb the other side is the useable light, from what i can understand. I am looking at these so I can keep my watts under 2 watts per gal. I don't really want to use co2.

 

[mudraker]

I like the look of a blue tint in a planted tank, nice to find one that also provides full spectrum light.

Thats a great price too. I can't wait to find out how you like it.

 

[mom2reds]

Thanks i have not ordered it yet I will let you know when i do