Household LED bulbs?

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MCHRKiller

Discussion Starter · Oct 30, 2016

I am setting up a 5.5G and wish to use a desklamp for lighting. I was in my local store and found one of these bulbs in daylight...has anyone used these for tank application before? If not I can switch to a CFL but given LEDs tend to last longer I thought it would be worth a shot.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Va...-Bulb-5W-40W-Equivalent-Daylight-A19/51496382

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mucimol

· #2 · Oct 31, 2016

I have a 6 gallons long shrimp tank with adjustable desk lamp with daylight LED bulb. The lamp is at one feet of the tank surface or i get algae "no co2 only excel". But my hygrophilia, frogbit and moss grow at a steady rate. Just make sure that you are able to play with the height of the light and you should be good to go.

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MCHRKiller

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 31, 2016

Thanks! Yep it has an adjustable height....I did opt for the lowest "lumens" and "watt equivalent" I could find to hopefully minimize the algae. Did see some CREE LED knock offs present but none were screw in and daylight so I got the one that looked like a regular lightbulb. We shall see how it goes as I am setting the tank up today

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