What is the best 96watt PC bulb for a planted tank?

Resplendens · 12-09-2003, 03:57 PM

I'm purchasing a 4 x 96watt CSL PC fixture and was wondering what bulbs you would recommend running?

aquatic-store.com · 12-09-2003, 06:25 PM

people like the 6500k up to 9300k for fw use

xtremeyolks · 12-09-2003, 11:52 PM

anyone know of a good 96watt plant bulb that has the flat 4 pin plug, as opposed to the square one?

George Willms · 12-09-2003, 11:58 PM

to the best of my knowledge I've never seen a 96 watt PC in the straight pin arrangement.

wellbiz · 12-10-2003, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by George Willms

to the best of my knowledge I've never seen a 96 watt PC in the straight pin arrangement.

George they are not to rare, I run a couple on my tank http://www.petsupplyliquidator.com/h...ementbulbs.htm

Jason

xtremeyolks · 12-10-2003, 12:28 AM

wellbiz- do you run the 10,000k light bulb from petsupplyliquidator? How is that working out for you? I have 2 96watt jbj 6500k ones now, just looking for other options as one needs replacing.

wellbiz · 12-10-2003, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by xtremeyolks

wellbiz- do you run the 10,000k light bulb from petsupplyliquidator? How is that working out for you? I have 2 96watt jbj 6500k ones now, just looking for other options as one needs replacing.

Yep, I run two 10000k 96watts and two 6700k 55watt bulbs. Plants grow great, I like the colors of both the plants and fish.... Check out my journal if you want to see how they look.

Jason

George Willms · 12-10-2003, 12:43 PM

Jason,

I stand corrected.

I also run a 6500/10000K combination on one of my tanks. Looks very nice to my eyes.

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George Willms Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 1,433	Jason, I stand corrected. I also run a 6500/10000K combination on one of my tanks. Looks very nice to my eyes. __________________ George #2 Ehfipimp extraordinaire! Eheim Pimp Club Recruiter, Saergant at Arms, and Enforcer. 29 and 45 gallon. 2026, 2028 My 29 gallon tank

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Resplendens Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 9	I'm purchasing a 4 x 96watt CSL PC fixture and was wondering what bulbs you would recommend running?

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xtremeyolks Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: fremont, CA Posts: 38	anyone know of a good 96watt plant bulb that has the flat 4 pin plug, as opposed to the square one?

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xtremeyolks Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: fremont, CA Posts: 38	wellbiz- do you run the 10,000k light bulb from petsupplyliquidator? How is that working out for you? I have 2 96watt jbj 6500k ones now, just looking for other options as one needs replacing.