The Tropical Tank

Bengoin · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 26

i bought a small 25 litre tank as a quarantine tank but the light on it is very intense. the box says its an 11 watt pl light. it has 2 bars, one white and one blue. it only connects at one side.

the problem is i cant find a replacement anywhere. does anybody know about these lights?

Apistogramma · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:59 pm Post subject:

What's the make? Do you remember where it came from?
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Bengoin · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 26

thats the light the top bar is white and the bottom bar is blue. but together it is very bright in the tank. a little to bright. the blue colour kills any thought of a natural enviroment

http://www.aquadistri.com/en/detail/A4050025/sf-aqua-40-panorama-black is the tank set up (minus the heater i had to buy separate) the description on the box for the light just says "11 Watt PL light"

moocowmoneybox · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:18 pm Post subject:

try this place:
http://www.aquarium-parts.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Aqua_One_PR12_Compact_Luminaire.html

that seems to cover the type of lamp you have Very Happy

alternatively you could head off to your local aquatic shop and have a look through their range of 'compact flourescent' lamps. Take the current lamp to be sure you get one with the same fitting.
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pandacory · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:30 pm Post subject:

If you are using the tank as a quarentine tank, then really you dont need the light on. The fish will feel more secure and less likely to stress out, therefore making possible issues less likely.
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Bengoin · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 26

[quote="pandacory"]If you are using the tank as a quarentine tank, then really you dont need the light on. The fish will feel more secure and less likely to stress out, therefore making possible issues less likely.[/quote]

true but would be nice to know for future reference

[quote="moocowmoneybox" ]try this place:
http://www.aquarium-parts.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Aqua_One_PR12_Compact_Luminaire.html

that seems to cover the type of lamp you have Very Happy

[/quote]

yup that looks like them alright. but what does it mean with 7.1k and 20k and such?

thanks for the replies so far Smile

edit: why doesnt quotes work :/

moocowmoneybox · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject: