Pablo Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Atman Fluorescent Light tubes are standard factory fitted to my Aqua one R2 180 (6 ft) Aquarium; 2x Atman 30 w 10000k, 1x 15000k 36" long tri power lights & 2x Atman 25w 10000k, 1x 15000k, 30" long tri powers. There are a few previous postings of aquarists having problems with plant growth and finding replacement bulbs for these tubes but no real answers to either of the problems actually posted. "Dark" I think suggested that these (k) were not degrees kelvin ratings, but marketing ploys! Question 1: Has this been confirmed by anyone?? Q.2. what is the true kelvin rating for these tubes, has anyone been able to find out? Q 3. Are these actually "marine type tubes" Q 4. Are there "drop in" replacements available in NZ of these tubes in the "daylight" 6,500 k range, particularly the 30" ? (I can get osram 36" L30w /860,s easy enough) Thanks for any inputs. I think this problem is common to several Aqua One models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 atman and viaaqua are one in the same. are they just flouro tubes?? you shouldnt find it hard to find replacement bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted December 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2005 Its the darn 25watt T8 745mm long, ones that are the problem! Ive tried all the Electrical wholesalers, Lamp Specialists etc to no avail. They are manufactured overseas just not held in stock here in NZ I want standard daylight, 6500 k, I can buy the Powerglo 18000k through the LFS but I'm used to buying Electrical goods wholesale and struggle with paying $39 ea x 6 tubes every six months when I usually buy tubes for under $10. I have decided to scrap the existing T8 setup and convert to T5's that will give me a much better plant growing setup. I have also scrapped the top of tank bio filter and installed an Eheim 2026. underneath which will give me room for another bank of lights up top. Its a process!! I did'nt budget for these extras, this for the information of others who want to use these tanks (R2 180) for growing luxuriant plants. the standard set up is fine for ordinary fish keeping and those who only need the lights to illuminate the tank. But Its still a great looking unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djay Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hi Guys I have a problem in which I was hoping you can help me, I bought a Atman DB100 High Class Aquarium Lamp 25w Variable Lenght Casing for various kinds of fluorescent lights. Suitable for a 100cm Tank. At the moment it will only fit in 60cm, I am wanting to put 2 36' tubes in could you tell me how you adjust so it will fit it in please, if you know. Thanks Kind Regards Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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