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moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	6500K "reptile" bulb. it was the only t8 bulb the lps i went to had in stock that would fit my fixture. is this close enough to the magic 6700K number for my plants? and does it matter that it's marked for "reptile" instead of "fish"?? "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I have 6500K's in my tanks...I've been told that it's acceptable . Any reason you went with the LFS over a DIY store . ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	it's a locally owned store which sells mostly pet stuff. and because most stores don't carry 3ft t8 bulbs "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, While I appreciate supporting the LFS, when it comes to $$ I shop for bulbs at the local Lowes or Home Depot. They carry T8s in that length. You just purchase the bulbs that say DAYLIGHT or SUNLIGHT instead of the bulbs that say warm white or warm glow. Much less expensive. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	believe me frank, i have searched and searched my local home depot for 3ft t8 bulbs, and they just don't have the ones i need. i can get 4ft bulbs in soft white or low light, but they don't carry the kind for plant growth, or sunlight, or any of that stuff, and forget about trying to get t8 bulbs even the other hardware stores barely carry t8 bulbs, and they have every length t8 except for 3ft ]:\| "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Actually moondogs right. My homedepot doesnt carry 3' bulbs either, they carry a dual bulb shop light in the 3' lenght but not the right type of bulb....which is how I ended up with the two foot fixture over my 30 gallon.... Arent you all glad to know that . ^_^ Current [link=Contest Rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
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