Help Me Choose A Bulb!

[fluffycabbage]

I need a new bulb for my nursery tank which also houses a betta, and a few plants. I want a bulb which will emphasise the bettas red colour, as well as promote plant growth - do you think this is ok? http/www.seapets.co.uk/products/aquarium-supplies/fish-tank-equipment/aquarium-lighting/fluorescent-t5-light-tubes/plant-pro-t5-lamp-arcadia-24w-22in.html
Or are there other alternatives to consider?
Thanks in advance

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

You would need to check what specs you need, but welcome to silly seaon bulb prices...
http/www.lampspecs.co.uk/Light-Bulbs-Tubes/Grolux_2

Very reliable source, I've used them for 5 years, for my replacement lightbox bulbs (at a quarter of the price the lightbox sellers want, may I add).

 

[kiriyama]

Hi, I have tried a few bulbs , aquaglo/powerglo, today I picked up arcadia 18w original tropical lamp, cheap and cheerful, the aqua-glo is intended to enhance fish colours but I didnt see it, maybe its more to do with the fish I have, I feel background and substrate make a difference, the arcadia I bought today I have been advised is still good for plant growth, it gives off a slight pinkish hue so maybe that would enhance the red on your fish, just my two cents

 

[fluffycabbage]

great thanks- when i measure the bulb is it the whole thing i measure or just the white part?

 

[kiriyama]

great thanks- when i measure the bulb is it the whole thing i measure or just the white part?

To the end of the silver caps I think, not including the pins, the size should be written on your old bulb.....

 

[fluffycabbage]

it measures just over 16" - is that a standard size?