coralife 4x65 lights

doox00 · 02/24/2006, 01:59 PM

I purchased some coralife 4x65's used from someone on the forums here, I assumed the bulbs were included well I got the light today with no bulbs... so I guess i need to buy bulbs for this fixture.. what bulbs do I put into it? I am having a fowlr tank, 90g.

thanks

smleee · 02/24/2006, 02:19 PM

As I see it, you have 2 choices. Keeping in mind the minimum ratio for it to look nice is 1:1 actinic to 10K.

1) Go with 4 - 50/50 (10k/460) bulbs.

2) Go with 2 - 10k bulbs and 2 - dual actinic (420/460) bulbs. This option allows you to go dawn/dusk if you have seperate power cords.

artful-dodger · 02/24/2006, 02:19 PM

first figure out whether it takes straight pin or square pin bulbs (look at the 4 holes in the endcaps) and be sure to get that style. Then you can shop for price. Since you aren't doing corals, the wavelength distribution isn't a big deal.

Hellolights.com usually has some bulbs on 2-for-1 special. Also look at innovativelights.com. Other online shops are likely to have specials as well. Of course, a good local fish store should carry them as well, if you're in a hurry.

If you live near a reef club with a forum here on RC you may be able to find somebody locally who will give you some old bulbs. PC bulbs have a spectrum shift after about 6 months and folks with a reef will replace them then. Would still work fine for fish only.

smleee · 02/24/2006, 02:25 PM

I would also recommend Current bulbs. I've had quite a few and liked them all. Other members have had good things to say about them too.

eee

doox00 · 02/24/2006, 03:20 PM

Current bulbs a brand or a store? I am not sure what ends are on my lights (I am at work right now)

smleee · 02/24/2006, 03:51 PM

Current/SunPaq are a brand. I think they might come in both square pin and straight pin, but I can't be sure right now.

eee

02/24/2006, 01:59 PM	#1
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	coralife 4x65 lights I purchased some coralife 4x65's used from someone on the forums here, I assumed the bulbs were included well I got the light today with no bulbs... so I guess i need to buy bulbs for this fixture.. what bulbs do I put into it? I am having a fowlr tank, 90g. thanks

02/24/2006, 02:19 PM	#3
artful-dodger Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 3,011	first figure out whether it takes straight pin or square pin bulbs (look at the 4 holes in the endcaps) and be sure to get that style. Then you can shop for price. Since you aren't doing corals, the wavelength distribution isn't a big deal. Hellolights.com usually has some bulbs on 2-for-1 special. Also look at innovativelights.com. Other online shops are likely to have specials as well. Of course, a good local fish store should carry them as well, if you're in a hurry. If you live near a reef club with a forum here on RC you may be able to find somebody locally who will give you some old bulbs. PC bulbs have a spectrum shift after about 6 months and folks with a reef will replace them then. Would still work fine for fish only. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." -- Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 140g RR Oceanic "Ultimate" mixed reef, 37g softies, 40g RBTA tank, 65g FOWLR, 40g breeder frag, and (of course) a 29g QT! ...next up is a 240g! (Gotta go to K-Mart and buy a life...)

02/24/2006, 02:19 PM	#2
smleee Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,344	As I see it, you have 2 choices. Keeping in mind the minimum ratio for it to look nice is 1:1 actinic to 10K. 1) Go with 4 - 50/50 (10k/460) bulbs. 2) Go with 2 - 10k bulbs and 2 - dual actinic (420/460) bulbs. This option allows you to go dawn/dusk if you have seperate power cords.

02/24/2006, 02:25 PM	#4
smleee Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,344	I would also recommend Current bulbs. I've had quite a few and liked them all. Other members have had good things to say about them too. eee

02/24/2006, 03:20 PM	#5
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	Current bulbs a brand or a store? I am not sure what ends are on my lights (I am at work right now)

02/24/2006, 03:51 PM	#6
smleee Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,344	Current/SunPaq are a brand. I think they might come in both square pin and straight pin, but I can't be sure right now. eee