Hi folks,
New here, not new to aquariums. have kept my 20gal freshwater tank for about 10 years, it was maybe 5-8 years old when I got it.
About 5 years ago my city water changed alkalinity to higher pH and I never got the balance back after lots of effort. Fish kept dying. :/ I had to shift from platys, mollys and angelfish to a single Chinese algae eater - these apparently manage a broader pH range.
That’s backstory, not a question.
Starting maybe 4-6 years ago, the strip light that I place on top of the tank lid burned out. It’s a 24” fluorescent strip light. I replaced the bulb and it burned out very quickly again. Maybe new or fixed ballast? So I bought an entire new light set.
It burns out within a few days of starting use. Repeatedly. That’s true in my old house and my new house. Changed where I plug it in. Made sure I’m using a surge protector. Never had any leaks, but use a drip loop on all cords unfailingly.
I’ve searched threads here but can’t find anything.
Anyone have any thoughts? I’ve just given up. No lights. But I’d like one.
Thanks!
Andie
New here, not new to aquariums. have kept my 20gal freshwater tank for about 10 years, it was maybe 5-8 years old when I got it.
About 5 years ago my city water changed alkalinity to higher pH and I never got the balance back after lots of effort. Fish kept dying. :/ I had to shift from platys, mollys and angelfish to a single Chinese algae eater - these apparently manage a broader pH range.
That’s backstory, not a question.
Starting maybe 4-6 years ago, the strip light that I place on top of the tank lid burned out. It’s a 24” fluorescent strip light. I replaced the bulb and it burned out very quickly again. Maybe new or fixed ballast? So I bought an entire new light set.
It burns out within a few days of starting use. Repeatedly. That’s true in my old house and my new house. Changed where I plug it in. Made sure I’m using a surge protector. Never had any leaks, but use a drip loop on all cords unfailingly.
I’ve searched threads here but can’t find anything.
Anyone have any thoughts? I’ve just given up. No lights. But I’d like one.
Thanks!
Andie
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