Macro Algae

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:56 am

Scott, what kind of fixture do you use with that bulb? Need a ballast?

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:57 am

Why is it every time that I need something the price goes up/ Now they are $40 in stead of $35.

http://www.mbrk.com/viewtopic.php?t=113 ... ts+america

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 5:43 am

tbmoore wrote:I realize shagman likes those lights and has good luck but I had 3-4 go bad within months ...some right out of box...got fed up and got with Rich on a power compact.....little more money but good lights and not porblems...

My lightbulb lasted about 8-9 months the first time. It's been about 6 months on the second bulb and still going.

No doubt it's alot of light for the $$, but the life is short. I'd like to see how much Scott's recommendation cost. It's the same light output and the heat should be the same (65watt ~ 75watt). There may be a slight differece in heat generation based on efficiency differences, but I'd think it would be minimal.

One last thought... the LOA will fit perfectly on a 12" (13") width tank. Josh has a 55g sump so it's a nice fit. I've put mine on a 29g and it also fits nicely. Basically anything between a 20g - 55g (except breeders) would be a natural fit for the LOA.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:49 am

I got the bulb at HD. The bulb was less than $10. I got a single socket, and wall mount for a flood light on the electrical aisle for a couple more dollars.

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:16 am

Scott that sounds a little more in my price range. Does your bulb have a lot of groth in the algae. I guess it must for you to continue to use it.

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:16 am

Good find Scott! Might have to try one of those out myself. Does the filament have 6500k on it, or is it "potluck".