Flourescent bulbs for tank

[Impulse09]

Do they have fluorescent bulbs for a standard 10 gallon hood that came with the tank.

 

[Atxpunx]

They do but how about cfls in your standard bulb hood.

 

[jetajockey]

CFLs are fluorescents, and yeah they are a fantastic upgrade from the stock incandescents.

 

[Impulse09]

Can someone out a link up for me. Ones that are used for aquariums

 

[BillD]

You can buy them almost anywhere; places like Home Depot, Walmart, Lowes, etc. You want one in the 5000K to 6500K range probably in 13 watts.

 

[Impulse09]

Thanks very much

 

[Impulse09]

Will a standard cfl fit in a stock 10g hood?

 

[jetajockey]

stock screw-in incandescent hoods will fit most CFLs, but some bulbs are too wide. You can often find a narrow CFL bulb in the fish sections at places like walmart also.

 

[Impulse09]

Hey I got those lights and it looks great, the only thing there is a funny birth like smell now in the room. The lights are 13 watts each cfl slyvania 6500k. Is it because they are just new? I dint want it to be a fire hazard.

 

[Impulse09]

Birth= burn **** phone

 

[mfdrookie516]

Hey I got those lights and it looks great, the only thing there is a funny birth like smell now in the room. The lights are 13 watts each cfl slyvania 6500k. Is it because they are just new? I dint want it to be a fire hazard.

Is your tank located in the maternity ward of a hospital by chance?

 

[Impulse09]

Meant to say burn like

 

[OasisKeeper]

The bigger CFLs can run pretty hot. Given that fixture ratings are for watts of incandescent, you just have to use your own judgement. Could always vent with some holes or use a small computer fan.