Bulb for normal fluorescent hood

[fade2black011]

Is there a bulb I can get to brighten up the tank and make the fish look more colorful? I have a standard fluorescent type hood with a normal old fluorescent bulb in it. Can anyone give me some recommendations?
Thanks,

 

[sly]

If you want to keep your existing fixture and just want a different colored bulb then consider the aquasun bulb: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...20&btnG=Search
You need the normal output kind (not VHO)...

 

[fade2black011]

Yes, currently I would like to keep my existing fixture and thanks for the link!

 

[kinerson]

Generally speaking, the bluer the lamp spectrum the more flourescent colors look however the whiter the lamp spectrum the brighter the tank looks.

 

[wangotango]

Try a 50/50. It's got a decent amount of white and blue to it. Just remember that you're not going to be able to keep coral with a standard output fluorscent tube.
-Justin

 

[vinnyraptor]

50/50 actinic is the way to go.
Originally Posted by fade2black011
http:///forum/post/2773634
Is there a bulb I can get to brighten up the tank and make the fish look more colorful? I have a standard fluorescent type hood with a normal old fluorescent bulb in it. Can anyone give me some recommendations?
Thanks,

 

[vinnyraptor]

50/50 actinic is the way to go if only holds 1 bulb. if its 2 i would go 18000k power glo and a 50/50
Originally Posted by fade2black011
http:///forum/post/2773634
Is there a bulb I can get to brighten up the tank and make the fish look more colorful? I have a standard fluorescent type hood with a normal old fluorescent bulb in it. Can anyone give me some recommendations?
Thanks,

 

[fade2black011]

Thanks guys!
Yup it is a FOWLR.