ALL-GLASS OEM lighting

[titansfever83]

Anyone have these on their tanks?

I found out that they are 8000K. They really make my Geos look good when they get near the light. Is there a better light to bring out the reds and blues on my Geophagus Redheads?

 

[titansfever83]

Anyone ever use these: GE Aqua Rays w/ 9325K rating

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+3810&pcatid=3810

 

[12 Volt Man]

Hagen Powerglo standard flourescents are my fav. bulb.

I have the AG ones and I do like the colour they give, but they are not as bright as the powerglo's, so I made the switch to them.

 

[12 Volt Man]

they are 18000K by the way. look good with pretty much anything, and very bright.

here is a shot of my old 90 with Hagen Powerglo's

I always thought they make most fish look pretty good, while still being a fairly bright standard flourescent bulb..

 

[Fry]

I've used all 3 and I prefer the All-Glass. The Powerglo color temperature isn't quite as pleasing as the All-Glass and GE but I have to admit that it is very bright. The light from the All-Glass and GE serve roughly the same purpose but I prefer the T-8 All-Glass bulbs, they are thinner and easier to handle and also use less power without sacrificing brightness (ie. for a 48", 32W instead of the standard 40W). Drs. Fosters and Smith also lists Coralife Colormax in the same Color Enhancing category as the All-Glass and GE but I find them to be very dim when compared.

 

[svtim]

good to know stuff thanks guys. i dig the pics.

 

[titansfever83]

Thanks 12 Volt! What type of barbs are those, they HUGE!!!!

 

[titansfever83]

I've used all 3 and I prefer the All-Glass. The Powerglo color temperature isn't quite as pleasing as the All-Glass and GE but I have to admit that it is very bright. The light from the All-Glass and GE serve roughly the same purpose but I prefer the T-8 All-Glass bulbs, they are thinner and easier to handle and also use less power without sacrificing brightness (ie. for a 48", 32W instead of the standard 40W). Drs. Fosters and Smith also lists Coralife Colormax in the same Color Enhancing category as the All-Glass and GE but I find them to be very dim when compared.

Thank Fry, you pretty much summed it up for me.

 

[12 Volt Man]

they were lemon finned or yellow finned barbs

I had to sell them, but will be getting a few small ones for my new 150 gallon and growing them back up again..