Re: [GSAS-Member] CFL bulbs

[Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com>]

Sometimes is takes a scientist....

On Oct 22, 2009, at 8:13 AM, Paul M. Wallace wrote:

> http://www.elightbulbs.com/Eiko-49312-DT55-65-RS-Single-Tube-4-Pin-Base-Comp
> act-Fluorescent-Light-Bulb   ???
>
> Part # EK 49312
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Shango Los
> Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:10 AM
> To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat
> Subject: Re: [GSAS-Member] CFL bulbs
>
> I have had the same issue myself this morning.  Kat, help us out would
> you?
>
> On Oct 22, 2009, at 8:07 AM, Hostetter, Kypros wrote:
>
>> Can you guys send the link to the cheap 6500k bulb?  I looked at that
>> webpage and could not find the specific bulb.
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 6:39 AM, Shango Los <shango@shangolos.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Kat,
>>>
>>> You are right.  This is brilliant.  Thanks for sharing the fruit of
>>> all your research with me.  This is a great find.
>>>
>>> Warmly,
>>>
>>> Shango
>>>
>>> On Oct 21, 2009, at 11:57 PM, Kat Hentsch wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have a Coralife Deluxe Aqualight (4x65w bulbs) on my 90g that  
>>>> I've
>>>> replaced bulbs on recently - Shango, you will be ecstatic to know I
>>>> got my replacement, 55w, 21" straight pin 6500K (same as original  
>>>> K)
>>>> bulbs for $9-something each on elightbulbs.com.  They fit the
>>>> fixture perfectly and were much more cost-effective than the
>>>> Coralife brand.  So far no difference on plants so it seems the
>>>> output is the same (though I certainly noticed the new bulbs were
>>>> brighter than the old!)  As long as the wattage of the new bulb is
>>>> <= the max wattage of the socket there shouldn't be an issue.  I
>>>> spent months looking for the cheapest replacements out there, so
>>>> trust me on this one!  They also have other K ratings available if
>>>> you prefer cooler or warmer.  I got the 6500K because from
>>>> everything I've read it is the most ideal for the plants.  Now, if
>>>> they only had my 50-50 quad tube for the SW tank I'd be set!
>>>> Sad to miss so many meetings recently.  I keep forgetting they're
>>>> coming.  Plus I don't need the temptation to take anyone new home
>>>> since the 90g was diagnosed with TB.  I'm being good and letting  
>>>> the
>>>> tank get empty so I can start over, but it's not easy.  On the plus
>>>> side, no losses for over 2 months.
>>>> Kat Hentsch
>>>>
>>>>
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