Good Light Or Bad?

[jpedersen024]

Ok, so I posted this originally in hardware, with nary a response, but it's kind of a planted tank issue too since that's what I really need it for. The bid is up tonight, so I'm in a bit of a hurry for opinions..!!

I am looking to replace a 2 month old Perfecto - standard, single fluorescent light strip, with something that is going to be able to provide the wattage I need (now that I've been educated!! ) to get my plants a'growin!

Question being - I'm looking at a (new) 36" Jebo dual compact fluorescent, WITH a 55w daylight (10,000K) bulb and a 55w actinic bulb both included, for $60 US. Would give me exactly 2 wpg, and right now I only have a few swords, and vall.

This seems like a) what I need to succeed at this point, and B) a really good deal? Especially since (I think) the hubby got ripped off buying the ol' perfecto at $80 CAN. When we know better, we do better I guess...

Wondering what your thoughts/ experiences were?? Is this even my best route??

Thanks for any input!!

 

[IceH2O]

Question being - I'm looking at a (new) 36" Jebo dual compact fluorescent, WITH a 55w daylight (10,000K) bulb and a 55w actinic bulb both included, for $60 US. Would give me exactly 2 wpg, and right now I only have a few swords, and vall.

You'll want to replace the actinic bulb with a 6700K bulb. Some would even say to replace the 10,000K with a 6700K also. I think having the 6700 and 10,000 is okay.

Actinic does nothing/ or very little for your plants, so actually you'd only have 55 watts over the tank.

You can buy new bulbs online for around $20-$30. I bought mine at Dr. Fosters and Smith.