dumb question

[orbit]

hi

i know this might sound like a retarded question, but is it possible to buy blue light bubs like these http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13821+13825&pcatid=13825

and put it on this

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...d=10053&productId=100043531&categoryID=502059
i know this fixture is using T-12

im thinking the answer is no lol, and it will probably set of fire ROFL

i want some blue lighting effect in my tank without spending too much

 

[Dubbin1]

No, those bulbs will not work in that fixture.

 

[orbit]

o wait i found t-12

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+10099+3813&pcatid=3813

or

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...lpartial&Ntk=All&N=2004&Ntt=vho lighting&Np=1

anyone use them? are they any good?

 

[drparker]

The regular t-12 bulb will work in that fixture but they don't put out enough energy for corals. The 2nd bulb needs VHO ballast and typically the ballast in those type a fixture is lower end and would not be able to run VHOs.

 

[arts007]

whats in your tank as far as corals go right now, if any? What type of lighting do you currently have?

 

[demonsp]

No dumb question. With lights you need to use only the bulbs it was desingned for.