screw in compact a valid alternative?

[Shadow]

Hi,

i've been wondering if screw-in compacts (you know, the one that fits in a normal incadescent socket) are a viable alternative for nano-reef aquarium lighting.

 

if i would have a NO T8 for acinic lighting, would screw in compact work?

 

An interesting article on screw in power compact

http://saltaquarium.about.com/gi/dynamic/o.../%7Edon/cf.html

 

-Shadow

[Joe]

I have never tried using Screw-in PC bulbs for main tank lighting. I have seen people use them as refugium lights but not display tank lights. The biggest problem that I hear with them is they shift to the red spectrum too much after they age a few months. your almost better off getting your ballest from ahsupply.com and the bulbs from hellolights.com thats what I did and LOVE them! the color is great and my animals love um.

 

The choice is yours you can try them but I dont think you will be happy with them in the long term. If you want a stable light system that you wont have to screw around with though go with the U Shaped PC bulbs they are not that much more expensive in the long run!

 

Well thats my 2 cents

Joe

[Shadow]

Joe,

the thing is, i don't really want to order from the net, even if it's cheaper.

I live in CND, and with the exchange rate + the shipping and handling, theres basictly no saving.

what i'm trying to find, is some pc ballast at a home improvement shop and i'll buy the bubls at a lfs.

i'll go in fish store down town this weekend, and maybe, just maybe they sell pc ballast/kits.

i think i'll go try my luck at Wall Mart too

 

-Shadow