PC replacement bulbs

[commodore]

I bought a used Coralife Aqualight 2 X 65 W and I want to replace the bulbs (straight pin). What other brands will work with this fixture and what brands and which particular bulbs do you recommend? I noticed that Drs. Fostr & Smith has Sunpaq bulbs for good prices. Thanks!

 

[mikersx02]

how are you liking that type of lighting? How does it compare to t5?

 

[commodore]

It has worked well on a 20 gal H reef tank-does generate heat though

 

[Feerlaroc]

Hellolights.com

 

[Catharsis70]

any 55/65 watt straight four pin will work.

 

[smleee]

I recommend replacement bulbs from Current. Great quality and never had a problem. I usually get them from drsfostersmith.com or thatfishplace.com whichever has the sale at that time.

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[commodore]

Is Current the "Sunpaq" brand? Do you use a 10 K and an actinic 03, or some of the dual bulbs

 

[smleee]

Yes the bulbs are called Sunpaq or SmartPaq, etc. depending on which one it is. I now use the 130W PC's so my choices are very limited. Though when I was using the other wattages, my choice was (1) full 10k bulb and (1) 420/460nm actinic. (For a 2 bulb setup.) This produced the best amount of growth, keeping aesthetic appearance in mind. My opinion/experience is that the dual actinic bulb brings out the most fluoresence because it peaks on both 420 and 460nm, bringing out different colors than just 420 or 460 alone.

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[Crusty Old Shellback]

www.Ahsupply.com is where I get my PC's from. great bulbs and company. Good customer service as well.

 

[HowardW]

<<< My opinion/experience is that the dual actinic bulb brings out the most fluoresence because it peaks on both 420 and 460nm, bringing out different colors than just 420 or 460 alone. >>>


Yes, I was considering swapping the Sunpaq dual actinic bulb for the 03 actinic that came with my Coralife setup. I was also thinking about swapping the straight 10000k Coralife bulb for the combo 6700k/10000k Sunpaq bulb but was wondering if that would give off too much of a yellow appearance with the 6700k.

 

[tripstank]

I use sunpaq bulbs and I love them, I replace them every six months or so..

 

[Catharsis70]

ahsupply.com is a class operation. you can also try lightbulbsdirect.com they have some PC and Halide stuff on the site but they can get you about anything. Good prices too. I got some GE 9325K PC's for my plant tank for $15 each.

 

[tripstank]

Dr. Fosters and Smith have regular sales of Current PC's as well as others. I know there is a huge sale going on right now, perhaps if you check it out before the time is up you can cash in on a sweet deal. Good Luck!

 

[hllywd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6926740#post6926740 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blown63chevy
www.Ahsupply.com is where I get my PC's from. great bulbs and company. Good customer service as well.

Ditto.