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11/15/2013, 01:17 AM | #1 |
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Pass or fail: Biocube 29 light upgrade for under $20
So I wanted to upgrade the lights on my 29 Biocube, but I am on a budget, and am thrifty even when I do have money... I considered putting in a lamp from a 14 cube I have, but want to sell it because, well, money.
Perhaps I just wasted some? I'm interested in feedback. I added 2 10w 6500k compact fluorescent aquarium bulbs from wmart. A fourth of the bulb is covered by the rest of the bulb, so I'd say its a 15w increase. It's certainly brighter. This did cover two of my stock moon lights, but I already have an upgrade there, thanks to a previous owner. I might even pull those 2 or re-route them. The fixtures are close to the stock pc lights, but not touching. I figured that since its built to handle a much hotter bulb, it should be fine. I'll monitor it tomorrow. I hope the pics attach correctly. |
11/15/2013, 05:56 AM | #2 |
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Have you increased the ventilation to account for the extra heat?
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11/15/2013, 08:38 AM | #3 |
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11/15/2013, 09:55 AM | #4 |
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what k range does the final result look like? do you have enough blues to off set the added white?
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11/15/2013, 10:05 AM | #5 | |
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11/15/2013, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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Are the bulbs you added cool white or warm white?
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11/15/2013, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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6500k, which is cooler
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