Are these ok for a bibbletip

[KirbyBTF]

Not sure if this should go in lighting or here so if it's in the wrong place feel free to move it.

I'm getting a light for my 40b, and will be transfering my rbta into the tank before Christmas. Will the 10k (2) and Actinic (2) bulbs that come with this light be ok for a bubble tip for a few weeks? I'll be getting ATI bulbs eventually, just not immediately.

http://www.aquatraders.com/36-inch-4x39W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52304.htm

Thanks

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Yes it should, but how old are the bulbs?

WOW That's cheaper than buying new bulbs

 

[KirbyBTF]

The bulbs are brand new, they come with the new fixture. And yea it's KILLER cheap.

 

[KirbyBTF]

I'm emailing the company to s
ee if you can substitute the 10k bulbs for like 14k or something.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Even if you had to pay a few bucks more it's not a big deal at that price. Mine is a $200 and it's only a 24" but it does have programmable zones on it, which is nice. It was with my last tank which was a 30" but I got such a good deal on my setup that I couldn't pass it up. So for now it works for my needs. Like until I get back to work. Been laid up for over 3 months from spine surgery. Still not doing well so no telling how long it will be.

You can go with LED's if you like for around $83 http://www.ebay.com/itm/165w-MarsAq...d=100338&rk=6&rkt=30&mehot=pp&sd=151570314585

LOL they should give me one as I've shown it to so many people. I've got a buddy that owns a frag business and he has a bunch of them, says nothing but good things about them and will be buying more.

 

[KirbyBTF]

Ive seen that light but I'm worried about the coverage from just 1 light. Its a 36" tank.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

And my 40b that I have now is 36" also, the 24" light works good enough tough.

 

[KirbyBTF]

Im about to complete my purchase of one of the 165w Mars Aqua. Eventually Ill get two, but one will work right now.

 

[hotelbravo]

I was searching around for a T5 fixture for a while now, i had asked people on this forum their recommendations through the equipment forum and many many people said to stay away from aquatraders and especially the oddysea T5 unit. they warned that this fixture is notorious for catching fire and causing a house fire i would definitely reconsider the fixture.

 

[KirbyBTF]

Yea I decided to go led. Much safer, and cheaper in the long run.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

Im about to complete my purchase of one of the 165w Mars Aqua. Eventually Ill get two, but one will work right now.

One will probably be enough, I'd say 2 on a 48" but you really won't need it. I think you're going to get more coverage than you think.

 

[KirbyBTF]

Oh that would be great. Only one would save me a lot of money. Can't decide if I'm gonna hang or do something like bent conduit.

 

[KirbyBTF]

The site says it covers a 2x2 foot area, but we will see