Mobile Bay Reef Keepers

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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