What power compact bulbs?, replacing odyssea 65w pc bulbs

billabong08 · 02/13/2010, 03:13 PM

Well I want to replace these Odyssea 65w PC bulbs. The fixture holds 2 65w pc bulbs. The fixture works good but I have heard it is suggest to replace there bulbs. What brand of bulbs are good?Decent?

Also I have been searching and found a few different brands like BlueLife, Coralife, and Current USA.
I have never heard of BlueLife bulbs.
I just want an all around good bulbs.Thanks alot in advance

billabong08 · 02/13/2010, 11:27 PM

Anyone?

majik44 · 02/14/2010, 12:47 AM

i use hamilton technology bulbs plus they are good to work
fast shipping hope this helps i have the same lights

billabong08 · 02/14/2010, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majik44

i use hamilton technology bulbs plus they are good to work
fast shipping hope this helps i have the same lights

Cool thanks for the reply!
I will consider them.
Where can I get them from?

celano · 02/14/2010, 08:52 AM

UV Lighting makes a very nice pc bulb. They come with a built in reflector to help direct more light into the tank and they offer some very nice color choices.

supernatura1 · 02/14/2010, 08:56 AM

i use uv bulbs lasted longer than others ive had, salty critter has them priced good.

majik44 · 02/14/2010, 09:51 AM

[URL="http://hamiltontechnology.com
here is the link or go to sponsors tab and click on link

billabong08 · 02/14/2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celano

UV Lighting makes a very nice pc bulb. They come with a built in reflector to help direct more light into the tank and they offer some very nice color choices.

UV Lighting offers these light color choices.

Lamp Types:

Actinic White, 12,000K
Super Actinic 03, 420nm
Actinic Blue 454nm
50/50 Actinic White/Actinic 03

What would you guys suggests?

My fixture is just 2 65w PC's if that helps out.

I was assuming the best mix would be 1 Actinic White-12,000k and 1 Super Actinic 03-420nm. How does that sound.

grigsy · 02/14/2010, 05:59 PM

My Hamilton PC bulbs lasted longer than any other I used. I would go with them.

If not, I would go with Hello Lights. I have used their 96 watt bulbs and liked them as well.

Both of those are superior to UV lighting's PC bulbs.

billabong08 · 02/14/2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grigsy

My Hamilton PC bulbs lasted longer than any other I used. I would go with them.

If not, I would go with Hello Lights. I have used their 96 watt bulbs and liked them as well.

Both of those are superior to UV lighting's PC bulbs.

Thanks for the help I'll look into those!

02/13/2010, 03:13 PM	#1
billabong08 Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 164	What power compact bulbs?, replacing odyssea 65w pc bulbs Well I want to replace these Odyssea 65w PC bulbs. The fixture holds 2 65w pc bulbs. The fixture works good but I have heard it is suggest to replace there bulbs. What brand of bulbs are good?Decent? Also I have been searching and found a few different brands like BlueLife, Coralife, and Current USA. I have never heard of BlueLife bulbs. I just want an all around good bulbs.Thanks alot in advance

02/13/2010, 11:27 PM	#2
billabong08 Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 164	Anyone?

02/14/2010, 12:47 AM	#3
majik44 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: nevada Posts: 36	i use hamilton technology bulbs plus they are good to work fast shipping hope this helps i have the same lights

02/14/2010, 08:52 AM	#5
celano Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 910	UV Lighting makes a very nice pc bulb. They come with a built in reflector to help direct more light into the tank and they offer some very nice color choices.

02/14/2010, 08:56 AM	#6
supernatura1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nw ohio Posts: 50	i use uv bulbs lasted longer than others ive had, salty critter has them priced good.

02/14/2010, 09:51 AM	#7
majik44 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: nevada Posts: 36	[URL="http://hamiltontechnology.com here is the link or go to sponsors tab and click on link

02/14/2010, 05:59 PM	#9
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	My Hamilton PC bulbs lasted longer than any other I used. I would go with them. If not, I would go with Hello Lights. I have used their 96 watt bulbs and liked them as well. Both of those are superior to UV lighting's PC bulbs.