Has anyone used these bulbs?

shawn74 · 01-08-2010, 05:26 PM

Has anyone ever tried these on their planted tanks? It is made by Current USA and is a half 6700k and half 10,000k bulb.

Current USA 96W Straight Pin

# Replacement compact fluorescent lamp for compact fluorescent fixtures using straight pin 65W bulbs.
# Straight Pin connector
# SmartPaq (half 6,700K & half 10,000K)
# Approx. 33.75 inches in length (bulbs vary slightly in length)
# Current USA Part #2090

susankat · 01-08-2010, 09:22 PM

I use one on a high light tank, its really bright. but with this light you need to dose co2 and ferts.

squirrelcrusher · 01-08-2010, 09:42 PM

That is what i have in my 30G (65Watt) tank and I like it. Plants are growing great with a little DIY co2. I did have an algea problem at first, not sure it is was to much light or the mineralized soil I am using. But the tank it clean now. 10 hours of light

shawn74 · 01-08-2010, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the reply. I like the color of my 10k lights, but know the plants would like some 6700k better. These may be an answer to what I am looking for. I just can't find them in anything but 33" and I need 22". I'll have to keep looking. Thanks again for your input.

squirrelcrusher · 01-08-2010, 10:58 PM

Well they make a 22" version because that is what I have.

Current - SUNPAQ 65W 6,700 10,000 Daylight 21.75" Compact Fluorescent lamp

However, mine is a square style connector and not the flat style

squirrelcrusher · 01-08-2010, 11:05 PM

I got my on dr foster and smith so they should have the one you need to.

shawn74 · 01-08-2010, 11:54 PM

THANK YOU!! I checked and found the 22" 6700/10,000 bulb, and for only $20. Unfortunately they are on back-order, but when they come in I will be getting some asap. How do you like the way it lights your tank. Good colors?

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shawn74 shawn74's Photo Gallery Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 40 My location Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 1 Times Said "Thanks" 5 Times Was Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Has anyone used these bulbs? Has anyone ever tried these on their planted tanks? It is made by Current USA and is a half 6700k and half 10,000k bulb. Current USA 96W Straight Pin # Replacement compact fluorescent lamp for compact fluorescent fixtures using straight pin 65W bulbs. # Straight Pin connector # SmartPaq (half 6,700K & half 10,000K) # Approx. 33.75 inches in length (bulbs vary slightly in length) # Current USA Part #2090 __________________ 55G w/ (5)Tiger Barbs (6)Black Phantoms (5)Glowlights (2)Neon Dwarfs (2)Honey Gouramis (1) Vail Angelfish (1) common Pleco Plants (8)Amazon Swords (4)Micro Swords (4)Red Ludwigia (2)Anubias Nana

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