Bluetom Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I understand halogen lights can give out large amounts of heat however has anyone tried using these? Any success? What are the issues around using them? Looking at using one on my planted tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 The light colour is far to yellow, and yes they get too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetom Posted December 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I was thinking of running a few fans to cool them down. Is it not possibe to get different spectrum bulbs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiverJohn Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I found a source for 70W and 150W RX7 (double ended bulbs) Metal halide that are available in 6500K, but there are none in the country and they would have to order some in from Aussie... and i am not sure they will run in the cheap halogen fittings from bunnings et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 No, a metal halide bulb will not run in a halogen fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 Redwood Aquatics had a very nice hex tank using halogens as the only light source. It was very nicely planted and had no algae. It beats me how they did it as I've only ever had success with very intense lighting... It does work and gives the tank a nice subdued light and it's obviously possible to grow plants too. Maybe you can contact them to see if there's any info they can give you about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostface Posted December 7, 2005 Report Share Posted December 7, 2005 if you can deal with the heat somehow and get the right k bulbs, they should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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