I need help finding 55w PC's

[Jack]

Hey,

I was using 2x55w PC's over my refugium but one burnt out and another one got broke by accident. Where can I get cheap replacement bulbs that will be good enough for growing macro?

What should I use meanwhile? I'm using a 20w tube right now and it looks pathetic. :lol:

I appreciate all help and suggestions. :mrgreen:

Edit* It says on the bulb:

Panasonic
FPL55E67
Made in Japan

Oh, and it's square pin.

[Samw]

These ones? or did you want something cheaper.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/shopping/jalstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=lb-pc556

[Jack]

Ah, thanks Sam. I saw those too but 45$ for growing macro seemed steep. Is there any alternative?

[Jack]

Maybe I should just splurge. My refugium is really good at filtration. I probably shouldn't cheap out on the lighting for the macro. I will just run a single 55w PC and then have an extra ballast incase of failure.

Is there benifits of having lots of diversity in macro? I just have grape caulerpa in there. I want some of that caulerpa that looks like a feather, anyone got any?

[Lucky Trout]

Hey Jack i have 1 55watt PC bulb 10K that i have never used. Id give it up for $ 35 its brand new.


Are you coming across to the lower mainland anytime soon?

Ian

[Jack]

Ian, I will be over in two weeks but pickup might be a pain.

[StirCrazy]

Is there benifits of having lots of diversity in macro?

Yes there is, you get to pull diffewrent types of algae out of your tank instead of the same one all the time :rolleyes:

Steve

[Jack]

Yes there is, you get to pull diffewrent types of algae out of your tank instead of the same one all the time :rolleyes:



:lol: What kinds do you have?

[StirCrazy]

razor and grape

[Jack]

Can I have some razor?

[StirCrazy]

Can I have some razor?

are you sure you want that junk?

I will be harvisting a bunch after I move the tank

Steve