Lighting Question for a novice

[turtle66]

We have two bulbs out in the tank and are trying to find replacements however, the type we have aren't carried by our LFS. We currently have 6 Giesemann bulbs total, three 39W Aquablue + and three Actinic +, with individual reflectors. What brand(?) bulb is suitable as a replacement? Any particular things we need to look for? It is two of the Actinic(i think

) that are out (the "blue" ones)...
Thanks in advance!!!

 

[dragonzim]

Hmm, I just replaced all 6 of my T5 bulbs with Geissmann's. From what I have read, they and ATI make the best bulbs out there. I went with 1 pure actinic, 3 actinic plus, 1 Aquablue+ and one Midday 6K. The colors are all amazing now.

 

[turtle66]

We found one bulb and they have to order another. We went ahead and stuck with Geissmann b/c your post concurred with the one LFS that had them... Thank you for responding!

 

[dragonzim]

No problem. Post some pics when you've got it all set up!