Painting a light bulb

[thelizardkin]

Could I paint a lightbulb blue to add blue color to my reef

 

[PFCDeitz]

It would Crust up and fall off i would think from the heat. Maybe not. Id be more worried if it did and fell into my tank

 

[Kerreefer]

high temp paint :beer:

seriously though? no well... you could. but i sure wouldnt

 

[dublo8]

Dude, go to home depot or Lowes. they sell party lights in different colors. Please, don't paint your lightbulb.

 

[peppie]

You could also buy a plastic colored bulb guard. I would not paint a bulb that was going to hang above water.

 

[Kerreefer]

It would Crust up and fall off i would think from the heat. Maybe not. Id be more worried if it did and fell into my tank

actually it would create a thermal barrier over the bulb, overheat, and POP.
seriously though... i have no idea what im talking about.

 

[ludiNano]

Or buy actinc bulbs ment for aquariums.....

 

[peppie]

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Or buy actinc bulbs ment for aquariums....


Be real Ive never heard of sure a thing LOL

 

[thelizardkin]

Any idea where to get 8' long T12 actinc bulbs

 

[Paul B]

Many years ago they sold paint for that but I don't think it is still available.

 

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Or buy actinc bulbs ment for aquariums....


Be real Ive never heard of sure a thing LOL

Peppie im not really following you here since any t-5/VHO or PC can come with actinic bulbs.

http://www.aquacave.com/454-nm-actinic-vho-fluorescent-brlamps-by-uv-lighting-co-2430.html

http://www.aquacave.com/giesemann-powerchrome-br-pure-actinic-t5-lamps-835.html

http://www.aquacave.com/18w-straight-pin-powerbr-compact-lamp-by-bruv-lighting-company-3355.html

 

[cody6766]

Peppie was making a joke.

Look around for blue florescent bulbs from non-aquarium suppliers if you can't find an actinc you're looking for. You may be able to find VHO actinics in that length

 

[noahm]

Any idea where to get 8' long T12 actinc bulbs

96" 420nm t12 $55.00 (min order 60, but they might be able to tell you a retailer that carries them.)

http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/ecart/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=F96T12.SDI.HOVOLTARC

 

[ludiNano]

It's not easy to tell sarcasm online and many people tone lately on here has been very negative.

 

[Fishfish0001]

Or just get 2 fixtures for the bulbs...?