will this bulb work in a fresh water fish tank?
936337
I had mentioned in a review that I found the ballast of this bulb to be sub-standard and it began failing on me within just a few months. If you still want to give it a shot, I don't see an issue with it being mounted over a fish tank, as long as you have enough space. Check out how big a 75w equivalent CFL is at your local hardware store and see if that'll fit. These things are almost as big as a 12oz can.
2161074
That would depend on whether your tank has a center brace or not. The LED's on this fixture have a very long life.
2068442
No. I have found blue compact fluorescent bulbs actually work better than the blue led. You need some sort of blue light source to get the fish to flouresce though.
2229004
Yes. This light would work in a regular standard light receptacle. Very brightly, I would add and energy efficient to over a standard light bulb.
638982
I had absolutely no problems, my aquarium is well lit and I still can see the light, so I would make sure your bulb is working properly.
418401
Hello,These fixtures were designed for agricultural purposes and come with 6500k lamps. Not sure how well they do or don't work in regard to aquariums. Wish I could help more. Thanks & please remember to shop with Healthy Harvest Florida!
756199
Wish I could help you but I do not have live plants in my aquarium. You might want to call the store and ask if the spectrum is broad enough for your plants. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with this bulb. It really brings out the color of my fish.
236324
Yes. I use this for a 46 gallon freshwater tank. The LED's emit less heat than a florescent, so there is low, almost no algee growth. It is not good if you want to keep live plants in the tank for the same reason algee does not grow. This single bright gives plenty of natural light, although I would like a little more night (blue) light. I added two small blue LED/bubble walls in back and it looks great at night!
1343434
Unlikely, unless you plan on keeping plants that thrive in low light. This light is primarily for fish only tanks, and you'll need two side by side to obtain sufficient light.
1200903
Ahhh... I'm not sure since my aquarium is quite small (20 gallons), that's why it's worked well for me. I imagine for that size of aquarium you would require a lot of these LED light in order to fulfill your light needs for that size tank. But that also depends on the dimensions of your tank. If it's not that deep (24 inches in height or less), then these lights will do well. But I suggest you research other LED lights before buying this, and you get others opinions. Hope this helps.
1343430
For a plant tank I would go with their higher output lights made for plants, this would work in a 50-60 gallon tank with lower light requirements, and is very bright to say the least, could not hurt to try it.
1794041
Should be fine but be careful not to bury it in sand/gravel as you would in an aquatic tank. The bulb on this unit is at the base and if you bury it in your substrate too deep you won't get an accurate measurement of the air temperature which is what you want. You would probably be better off getting a thermometer that can be mounted or suspended off the ground.
622573
I bought this ballast for my aquarium light which is a 15watt T8 bulb the same as your part number f15t8. The ballast wasn't exactly the same but had the correct wiring a specs and is working just fine so far. I purchased it based on feedback fro other people. It should work just fine for you.
1262540
The bulb itself is about 1" above the top of screen portion of the aquarium lid it sits on. I hope this helps.
11300
I'm sure it can I have mine submerged in the tank I only have to clean it every once in a while from the alge build up. Also if you clean the glass hood so it doesn't dim out the light it should be ok. It look great in my 55 gallon fish tank I get alot of compliment
549718
greetings, this lamp for marine aquariums REEF .. not for freshwater aquarium. Check and read carefully before making an unnecessary expense. If you want to buy is your decision: I do not know what the behavior of plants inside the aquarium with the lighting. I recommend and look ORBIT LED lamps .. Greetings. NelsonC
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I doubt it. Not unless you upped the lighting by quite a bit. I use it as a (bare) guppy fry nursery.