cool lights for cheap

[mxpro32]

   i have found an incredible deal in lights.  they are the corkscrew standard socket flourescent type but they are 6500 K with a beautiful color.  they are bright white with a light hint of blue. no yellow tint at all.  they put out 1750 lumens and best of all they are only 12 bucks. heres the link.http://www.efi.org/products/lighting/cflsprin.html  check em out.   i just built a light hood for my two gallons.  i put one of these and a 13 w actinic and it fits perfect over the small tank and the light is awesome. definately check them out.

[reef hugger]

i don't want to burst your bubble but, i have a 20 watt version of that bulb and the color will shift to yellowish/whiteish (lose the blue tint) fairly quickly. also the lumen output doesn't stay that high for very long. they may last awhile but they don't stay that bright.

 

i thought  they would be great but im not to impressed with them. i would use them for an emergency light source if something were to happen. like if your bulb burned out suddenly and you had to wait a week for a replacement to get there. IMO

[mxpro32]

    hey josh you have a different bulb.  this company only makes the 6500 K in a 27w bulb.  the 20 w bulb is only 2400 K which would explain the yellow color. look at the web site and youll see.

[reef hugger]

i got mine from HD they sell a 20watt 6500K spiral bulb for $7.99. yours looks identical to mine. i bet the same company made them and are selling under different names. the HD are sold as Commercial Electric.

[suprax]

You can skimp on alot of things, but lighting is not the one to choose. Good quality ballasts and lighting equipment pay for them selves over time.