Cheap online place to buy PC bulbs (65w straight pin)

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 11:35 AM

Do you all know of a good place online where I can buy "cheaper" PC light bulbs. I need the 65w kind.

Whats a better brand (if I have a choice)?

Also, what spectrum would you recommend for the Derasa clam and of course for the soft corals, and polyps I have. I want to bring their color.

THANKS!

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 11:53 AM

I would think Coralife is better right: http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...eLampsCor.html

Or am I stuck to only getting cheap odyssea bulbs?

Marine Depot says: Replacement PC bulbs for your lighting system by Current USA, Hamilton or Realux. But I am using the Odyssea 260w PC fixture. WIll it still work if I choose the right wattage (65w - I believe 22")?

I found these but don't know if they are any good:

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=PC5653

http://www.petsupplyliquidator.com/h...wrcompacts.htm

http://www.aquacon.com/powercompactbulbs.html

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 12:35 PM

Just saw these CURRENT brand: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...A&N=2004+113346

Are they any good?

These would work in a Odyssea fixture right? I need the square pin, and these are squared bin. Anyone?

bertoni · 07/24/2006, 12:47 PM

If they're square pin, and the right wattage, the bulbs should work. I'd probably go for a mix of 10,000 K and the 10,000 K-actinic combo.

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 01:28 PM

As in two: 6700ÂºK/10000ÂºK 65W
And two: 10000ÂºK/Actinic 460nm 65W
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I was thinking of two: 420/460nm 65W
And two: 6700ÂºK/10000ÂºK 65W

Now these are SunPaq. Are they better than the Jebo PC bulbs? Would anyone know what Jebo's (Odyssea bulbs) spectrum is? I have been told the actinics are not true actinics. So what are they? And what about the non-actinic bulbs that come with that "infamous" fixture? They appear kinda yellow when by themselves, so what do you think they are?

The reason I chose two Actinics was that I really want to make my corals illuminate while I have all lights on, and not just by themselves.
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Fellow RC member gave me this link: http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/index.php?cPath=45_56

Now whats the difference between Actinic 420NM and 450NM?

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 02:45 PM

Just saw that Hellolights carry some bulbs too. They are more expensive, but are they beter quality? They state that their TRU actinic is truly actnic and not a blue bulb. Would you say that their 10K and Actinics bulbs are better than the cheaper SunPaqs?

fio1022 · 07/24/2006, 03:41 PM

Haven't bought from these guys yet but plan to soon.
http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/index.php?cPath=45

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 03:43 PM

Yeah I was wondering how they truly compared to Hellolights and SunPaq. Anyone?

itz frank · 07/24/2006, 03:50 PM

I've got SunPaq's 10k/actinic 2x65watt combo on my 20gal. and i couldn't be more pleased. They run well and i don't have any heat issues.

jimbo045 · 07/24/2006, 11:44 PM

Check out That Fish Place... JD

jimbo045 · 07/24/2006, 11:45 PM

I would use the 10,000, with an Actinic.

chrisbenavides · 07/24/2006, 11:59 PM

Well this is what they offer:

65 watt â€“ 22"
SunPaq Dual Daylight 6700Â°K/10000Â°K
SmartPaq Dual Daylight 10000Â°K/Actinic 460nm
SunPaq Dual Actinic 420/460nm

I was thinking two 10000Â°K/Actinic 460nm and two Dual Actinic 420/460nm. Don't know if I want to get the 6700Â°K/10000Â°K, MIGHT have too much yellow right?How would my setup look with what I choose (not too bright because I did not choose the 6700K?

wds21921 · 07/25/2006, 08:05 PM

Stick with the 10k's and regular or dual actinics.

The 6,7 k combo on my JBJ 65 watter mixed with actinics gave too much of a purple light. Similar to a gro-lux bulb you'd use for plants. Yuch.

07/24/2006, 11:35 AM	#1
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Cheap online place to buy PC bulbs (65w straight pin) Do you all know of a good place online where I can buy "cheaper" PC light bulbs. I need the 65w kind. Whats a better brand (if I have a choice)? Also, what spectrum would you recommend for the Derasa clam and of course for the soft corals, and polyps I have. I want to bring their color. THANKS! __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 11:53 AM	#2
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Can I get these bulbs or have to stick to Odyssea? I would think Coralife is better right: http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...eLampsCor.html Or am I stuck to only getting cheap odyssea bulbs? Marine Depot says: Replacement PC bulbs for your lighting system by Current USA, Hamilton or Realux. But I am using the Odyssea 260w PC fixture. WIll it still work if I choose the right wattage (65w - I believe 22")? I found these but don't know if they are any good: http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=PC5653 http://www.petsupplyliquidator.com/h...wrcompacts.htm http://www.aquacon.com/powercompactbulbs.html __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 12:35 PM	#3
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Do these 65w bulbs work in a Odyssea fixture? Just saw these CURRENT brand: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...A&N=2004+113346 Are they any good? These would work in a Odyssea fixture right? I need the square pin, and these are squared bin. Anyone? __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 12:47 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	If they're square pin, and the right wattage, the bulbs should work. I'd probably go for a mix of 10,000 K and the 10,000 K-actinic combo. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

07/24/2006, 01:28 PM	#5
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Sunpaq vs Odyssea? (420NM vs. 450NM???) As in two: 6700ÂºK/10000ÂºK 65W And two: 10000ÂºK/Actinic 460nm 65W ??????????????????????????????????? I was thinking of two: 420/460nm 65W And two: 6700ÂºK/10000ÂºK 65W Now these are SunPaq. Are they better than the Jebo PC bulbs? Would anyone know what Jebo's (Odyssea bulbs) spectrum is? I have been told the actinics are not true actinics. So what are they? And what about the non-actinic bulbs that come with that "infamous" fixture? They appear kinda yellow when by themselves, so what do you think they are? The reason I chose two Actinics was that I really want to make my corals illuminate while I have all lights on, and not just by themselves. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fellow RC member gave me this link: http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/index.php?cPath=45_56 Now whats the difference between Actinic 420NM and 450NM? __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed. Last edited by chrisbenavides; 07/24/2006 at 01:42 PM.

07/24/2006, 02:45 PM	#6
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Just saw that Hellolights carry some bulbs too. They are more expensive, but are they beter quality? They state that their TRU actinic is truly actnic and not a blue bulb. Would you say that their 10K and Actinics bulbs are better than the cheaper SunPaqs? __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 03:41 PM	#7
fio1022 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY Posts: 1,557	Haven't bought from these guys yet but plan to soon. http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/index.php?cPath=45 __________________ its all about time,space,and money Current Tank Info: 240g,64g acrylic sump/fuge.

07/24/2006, 03:43 PM	#8
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Yeah I was wondering how they truly compared to Hellolights and SunPaq. Anyone? __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/24/2006, 03:50 PM	#9
itz frank Gives Bad Advice. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 2,168	I've got SunPaq's 10k/actinic 2x65watt combo on my 20gal. and i couldn't be more pleased. They run well and i don't have any heat issues.

07/24/2006, 11:44 PM	#10
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	Check out That Fish Place... JD

07/24/2006, 11:45 PM	#11
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	I would use the 10,000, with an Actinic.

07/24/2006, 11:59 PM	#12
chrisbenavides Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 1,897	Well this is what they offer: 65 watt â€“ 22" SunPaq Dual Daylight 6700Â°K/10000Â°K SmartPaq Dual Daylight 10000Â°K/Actinic 460nm SunPaq Dual Actinic 420/460nm I was thinking two 10000Â°K/Actinic 460nm and two Dual Actinic 420/460nm. Don't know if I want to get the 6700Â°K/10000Â°K, MIGHT have too much yellow right?How would my setup look with what I choose (not too bright because I did not choose the 6700K? __________________ ChrisBenavides Current Tank Info: 55g sw tank, Remora skimmer, powerfilter, 260w PC lights, 50 pounds live rock, 100 pounds sand, etc.... \| Seahorse Tank (3 H. Kuda, 2 Pep.) 30g tall, skimmer, 130w PC lights, HOB Penguin filter, 30 pounds Fiji and Tonga branch l.r., 4 inch sand bed.

07/25/2006, 08:05 PM	#13
wds21921 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 1,442	Stick with the 10k's and regular or dual actinics. The 6,7 k combo on my JBJ 65 watter mixed with actinics gave too much of a purple light. Similar to a gro-lux bulb you'd use for plants. Yuch.