DennisP Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 That is my current set up at the moment. The lightbulb is a Philips 60W bulb. It doesn't look too bright as it is but I'm wondering as the WPL is 5 if that is a little too high and could cause problems (besides algae). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 That is my current set up at the moment. The lightbulb is a Philips 60W bulb. It doesn't look too bright as it is but I'm wondering as the WPL is 5 if that is a little too high and could cause problems (besides algae). The "Watts per liter" rule of thumb is based on fluoros, not incandescents. Incandescents produce heat with a tiny bit of light as a byproduct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I thought that may have been the case. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 They are what grandad used and they worked for some plants. That is after they ran out of candles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Its a desk lamp which I use because it puts out more light than the little LED that came with it. Would changing it to one of those eco-friendly, spiral-shaped, power-saver bulbs be much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Would save power and the cool daylight versions might look better (less orange) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaqua Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Running on a tank that size, 60w incandescent would be your biggest power drain, it would probably be more than the heater. I would agree and try some of the efficient spiral-type bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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