I have a 55 gallon tank that has been running since Sept 06 with no live plants. I thought the bulbs needed replacing, so went looking, and since I don't have to worry about plants, I thought I could replace with just about any lamp.
My first stop (did I tell you I am a frugal beginner?) was the local hardware store. I tried their 18" everyday variety florescent bulb. I replaced one side and it was startling to see the green hue from the new bulb. Back to the store and this time I got a "natural sunlight" bulb, but this time it was orange. Then I went back once more and picked up their aquarium bulbs, but they were still not the same light as I have in the other fixture.
I just got back from the LFS with a Flora-Glo T-8 2800K 65 Lux Aquarium Lamp. (which I paid twice as much for) But that too gives off a "murky" light, and that side of the tank looks terrible
What do I need to replace them with that will give that same white light I was used to.
I just realized that it wouldn't take too much to think this was a bad rendition of a "Goldylux" story. I need to find the porridge that is just right!!
Thanks for your help
My first stop (did I tell you I am a frugal beginner?) was the local hardware store. I tried their 18" everyday variety florescent bulb. I replaced one side and it was startling to see the green hue from the new bulb. Back to the store and this time I got a "natural sunlight" bulb, but this time it was orange. Then I went back once more and picked up their aquarium bulbs, but they were still not the same light as I have in the other fixture.
I just got back from the LFS with a Flora-Glo T-8 2800K 65 Lux Aquarium Lamp. (which I paid twice as much for) But that too gives off a "murky" light, and that side of the tank looks terrible
What do I need to replace them with that will give that same white light I was used to.
I just realized that it wouldn't take too much to think this was a bad rendition of a "Goldylux" story. I need to find the porridge that is just right!!
Thanks for your help
