where to get the 5100k compact flourescents

[Yinger]

I went to home depot, lowes, ace hardware and even target today to try and find the 5100k compact flourescents and couldn't find anything. Anyone know a place locally where I can find it? I found it online, but don't want to pay 8 bucks to ship somethng that is 10. Its the light that people use for their fuge.

 

[BpOC]

i got mine at walmart

 

[ReefMeister2]

Not sure why you'd want that low of a kelvin rating (6,700k is usually the lowest useful spectrum for reefs) but you can try the "dayactinic" bulbs from Hellolights; they are on clearance really cheap:

http://hellolights.com/coolstf.html

They have a will-call/walkup/pickup in Orange near the 57 frwy and Chapman Avenue

edit:
whoops, I see you want it for a fuge...
then the "lights of America" 65-watt quad bulb is REALLY good for that application.

 

[Yinger]

walmart it is, i'm going there right now! thanks!

 

[Yinger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7725828#post7725828 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ReefMeister2
Not sure why you'd want that low of a kelvin rating (6,700k is usually the lowest useful spectrum for reefs) but you can try the "dayactinic" bulbs from Hellolights; they are on clearance really cheap:

http://hellolights.com/coolstf.html

They have a will-call/walkup/pickup in Orange near the 57 frwy and Chapman Avenue

I was reading Meleev's testing on chaeto growth with the different lights and he had the most success with the 5100k. its just for the marco in the fuge.

 

[JenDub]

there is a set of them with reflector for sale in the sale forums =)

FYI these are special order- you have to get them online. This is a great deal!:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=882544

 

[BpOC]

ook sorry about that i thought it was the lights of america thing

 

[Yinger]

haha, i just bought a 6500k light of america light instead. We'll see how it works out. Gonna try it for a couple weeks.

 

[ReefMeister2]

Hey, did you get the white outdoor fixture type like this one:

If so, you won't be dissappointed...and the darn things are $40 at Home Depot as opposed to $12 or so at Walmart. the problem is that they are a seasonal item and hard to find. I'd grab an extra or two at that price if I were you.

 

[Yinger]

I just bought the bulb, and screwed it into the round reflectors I was using for my old setup. it uses 25 watts and says it produces the same amount of light as a 100 watt bulb. My previous bulb was 2700k and I couldn't see any visible growth after a week and a half.

 

[Yinger]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7725943#post7725943 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JenDub
there is a set of them with reflector for sale in the sale forums =)

FYI these are special order- you have to get them online. This is a great deal!:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=882544

i saw that post, I already have the fixture though. I think i'll just try the light of america sunlight bulbs first and see what happens.

 

[DRC69]

Hey Kevin,
Are those Quiet One pumps??? Do you have any problems with them NOT starting back-up after they lost power or you shut them down???
THX

 

[ScotchMaster]

The lights of america fixture is the best

 

[ReefMeister2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7727447#post7727447 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DRC69
Hey Kevin,
Are those Quiet One pumps??? Do you have any problems with them NOT starting back-up after they lost power or you shut them down???
THX

Yes, they are QuietOne 6000 pumps. I've had them for about 2 years now with absolutely no problems. I shut them down all the time during water changes and have never had a problem restarting. I have a third/same pump on my mixing/transfer barrel for quicky change-out if I ever have a problem. they are a great work-horse pump for a cheap price...and are submersible too.

Drsfostersmith.com has them on sale for only $87.99....that is an awesome deal!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=9849&N=2004+113041

 

[DRC69]

Cool thanks for your help.