Screw in PC bulbs

[dbennett78]

Are the screw in power compact bulbs that you buy for your home the wrong spectrum? Also where can I find actinic screw in power compact bulbs that don't cost an arm and a leg?

 

[aarone]

I know for sure you can get some screw ins in the 6500k area just search around online

 

[tanis97]

there are screw in bulbs that is 6500K/6700K with 20/25/27 walts. i have used it before, not worth the trouble. it cost about $10 each

 

[dbennett78]

I found one that was 6500 K at Home depot that looks alot better. Thanks for the help.

 

[ptpuffers]

I have a 20 watt 50-50 screw in power compact over my 5 gallon. I picked it up at the lfs. it works and looks great.

 

[debbie]

Hi, i got the 20 watt 50/50 coralife screw in PC for my 10 gal. It makes a huge difference in the appreance of the tank. Regular PC have that yellow hue but the 50/50 sure gives off a nice color. The price yikes I payed 27.99 Canadian each for them. They are alot cheaper at other places I am sure but here I did not have much choice. By the time I order them and pay shipping it works out to the same price. Have to find a good place here in Canada that is cheap to order from.
I also had a huge out break of cyanobacteria from the regular screw in flourescent bulbs i had in at first. Never had any problems since I changed to the right lighting.
This is what worked for me, good luck :cheer: