Compact Florescense ...

[miulloj]

Aren't CF bulbs in standard sockets the most cost effective way to go for smaller tanks? I mean, I can fit 2 75W equiv CFs for about $6 for 150W on a 20 Gal and replacement is about every 10,000 hours. Why go another route?

 

[rgf1046]

If you are referring to the spiral bulbs that have a threaded base to go into a std lamp socket, I believe the color temp isn't what you would want for aquarium use. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work for a reef tank, fish only you may be ok.

 

[miulloj]

http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Watt.../dp/B000BL6IPE also take a look at these http://www.amazon.com/SPECTRUM-FLUOR..._sbs_k_title_1

 

[miulloj]

I think maybe this would suffice in a nano tank with a standard two

[hr]
in fixture ... http://www.bluemaxlighting.com/compa...ent_32_ctg.htm They look to spec out just enough in the blue end.