ok so i have just been looking for a replacement bulb for my fluval ede but can't seem to find them any where.

I have been thinking about making a diy light fixture to replace the original as the current lighting doesn't seem to be very pplant friendly. maybe a cheapish LED set up. something about 70x45x30mm to fit under the lid.

here's a link to show you what it looks like.

http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/addinfo ... scover.cfm

or if anyone has any lights they want to sell that will fit in there would be sweet.

the current lighting is 2 sheilded type lamps GU-4 12V 10W

thanks guys

James

Buy a replacement LED light for the edge off ebay.

The places that sell the tanks should be able to replace the bulb

yea that will cost more just buying the part. if i can't get it from bunnings or what ever then rather upgrade

Bunnings and Mitre10 Mega likely stock these bulbs actually.

bunnings had 20w but not 10. and the led ones on ebay look ok. got to look at small led strips

Go to an electrical wholesaler like advanced or rexel, I've got bulbs of them for these tanks before. They can order them if they don't have them in stock. The importer of the tanks doesn't import the bulbs. Be wary of using the LED replacement bulbs of Ebay, they are brighter but a very tight beam so look like you have two spot light's.

oh poo i just got two lol ah well wasn,t too much out of pocket. it is possible to get a whiter beam one that isn,t LED?

all the halogen lights have a yellowish beam

so that ok for plants? so far just getting lots of algea

plants will grow under it but led would be far better- less heat and uv also as well as being a far more appealing colour temperature

and nicer to see the fish by lol