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High Output SHO and Standard compact Fluorescent (CFL) aquarium light bulbs; |
 Compact Fluorescent Aquarium Bulbs (SHO & Standard).  * Standard CFL fits ALL incandescent fixtures, converting your standard bulb to a high output Daylight aquarium bulb. Bulb length for base of bulb to the tip= 5-1/4" (13 cm). Diameter (width) is 1" (2.75 cm) Great for planted aquariums, with Kelvin range (PAR) best for plants (5000K- 7500K). For an example of the nanometer output of this bulb, please see the color graph in the PAR section of this page: "Aquarium Lighting"  Uses only 15 Watts with a lumen output similar to a 75 watt standard bulb (with a 62 lumens per watt output). An inexpensive alternative to incandescent aquarium lights for both fish and especially plants. Superior to standard power compact bulbs for aquariums; Wider Nanometer range and higher Lux (Both important to fish and plants) Safe for Fresh or Saltwater. Great idea for inexpensive yet plant capable aquarium hoods; simply purchase a basic aquarium hood with two incandescent sockets (most LFS have these) and instead of using standard incandescent aquarium bulbs, use these bulbs instead! Available in two colors: *6400 K Daylight- $8.99 *12,000 K Blue- $8.99  NEW; ECO LIGHT- $19.99Uses bulb similar to above except this is a complete fixture including the bulb, socket, reflector and flexible aquarium mounts. (Please click on picture to the left for a larger view). 14 watt 6700 K Full Spectrum Illumination that is ideal for FW plants and marine reef growth Color enhancing Compact and easy to install Overall length 8.5 inches (22 cm) Bulb can be swapped out with the blue sold above for blue (actinic) light requirements (although recent research indicates blue is more aesthetic than truly beneficial) A great compliment when used with T2 light Fixtures when used in small Reef tanks (for instance two of these fixtures, one possibly with a blue lamp, used in conjunction with one or two T2 fixtures for a 20 gallon reef aquarium).  Twin Incandescent Fixture (Double Light Socket)- $6.99 Can be used in for either CFL featured above or SHO lamps below Can be easily installed in a standard metal or plastic aquarium hood. For use with SHO lamps, we recommend these fixtures be used in a larger canopy with a reflector/heat shield for better reflection of light (aluminum foil or Mylar can work for this). You may need to add spacers/washers for use with SHO lamps due to the large lamp size as well (some DIY abilities may be required for this application) Please see the diagram near the bottom of the page of an example of use with SHO lamps or the picture above left for use with CFL  NOW AVAILABLE!- SHO Power Compact Bulbs.The latest in aquarium lighting technology! These can be installed in your hood using a standard incandescent fixture or for better illumination hung pendant style above your aquarium (as is common for reef aquariums). This is not your Grandmas Power Compact bulb! Great for planted tanks or Monster Fish tanks. Please click to enlarge (helmet shown for size comparison). -This is an awesome bulb for planted Freshwater aquariums! -A great bulb for DIY high intensity aquarium lighting projects!  High output self-ballasted aquarium bulbs, no special ballast required 6400 K Day Light Bulbs Ideal for planted Aquariums (including Marine Refugiums), especially large tanks! In part due to the high PAR rating. PAR output is important for photosynthesis in plants or sybiotic algae in corals (these bulbs are all you would need for a planted FW aquarium, however I would recommend complimenting these bulbs with VHO Actinic blue/white 50/50 in marine reef tanks) 8000 hours average life 85 watt SHO produces 5100 lumens, the equivalent of a standard 425 watt bulb while the 105 Watt produces 6300 lumens, the equivalent of a standard 525 watt bulb 60 Lumens per Watt Can be used in freshwater or marine  The SHO bulb is VASTLY brighter than most other competing lights! See the picture to the left that has two 36 inch/30 watt T8 lamps per side for a total of four lamps. The top picture shows how much a 105 Watt SHO drowns out the light produced by these four bulbs which totals 120 watts (sent by a customer, click to enlarge) The SHO is a good compliment to VHO (50/50 or actinic) in marine aquariums, especially as it pertains to symbiotic algae growth necessary for corals. Research has shown that many stony corals, clams, and other sessile species that depend on photosynthesis of zooanthellic algae not only thrive but also propagate when maintained under Power Compact lighting alone, especially high output SHO lamps! Can be mounted in an aquarium canopy hood (too large for the small plastic hoods) using a standard incandescent fixture. Or this bulb can be mounted pendant style (similar to many Metal Halide applications) using a reflector. Can also be used for Greenhouse applications For Mounting Suggestions, especially for marine of planted aquariums (which is where these lamps really shine over the competition), please scroll to the bottom of the page For more aquarium lighting information, please see this article: AQUARIUM lighting, Kelvin, Nanometers and more * 65 Watt SHO rated at 3900 lumens- $31.99 - Bulb length (after socket): 10" (25.5 cm)  *85 Watt SHO Bulb- $32.99 - Bulb length (after socket): 10" (25.5 cm) *105 Watt SHO Bulb- $35.99 (out of stock until Jan 6 or 7)- Bulb length (after socket): 10" (25.5 cm) *Polished Reflector for SHO Bulbs- $45.99 (not required for use, see picture above) - Diameter 12-1/2" (32 cm) This reflector (with your own socket, not included but available at almost any hardware store, Wal-Mart or similar) can turn your SHO bulb into a relatively inexpensive pendant light which will provide better illumination and heat dissipation.  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For Credit Card Problems (or PayPal) please call this credit card buyer support number: 888-221-1161 (also our Contact Us Page)  More Aquarium Lights (lamps) and Fixtures at American Aquarium Products:  Helios standard and VHO power compact lights and fixtures  T-8 and T-2 Aquarium lamps and sockets  Tropic Marine Center AquaRay LED; Eco Systems Metal Halide For current Aquarium Lighting Information; please see this articleSHO MOUNTING SUGGESTIONS  Since the SHO lamps/bulbs are larger than most incandescent or CFL lamps, they will not readily fit in a small plastic aquarium hood (a T2 or CFL will), however considering the output in both light and temperature (not as much temperature as a MH by any means), they are best either hung over an aquarium using the pendant we sell or a simple clip on Incandescent Fixture as shown to the left which can be purchased almost anywhere for low cost (usually cheaper than we can provide, which is why we do not sell these). Please see the picture to the right (click to enlarge) The other popular mounting method (& my favorite) is to place Incandescent fixtures inside a wooden canopy style hood, and then silicone mirrors to the areas directly behind where the SHO will fit inside the fixtures so as to amplify the light from the SHO bulbs. This is a very simple albeit DIY method that looks best to me, although the clip on method is probably the simplest/quickest.See picture to the left (please clip on the picture to enlarge) | Aquarium Scraper | Aquarium Pump Tubing | Via Aqua Marine Salt | Power-Compact | Substrate | International-Converter | CO2-Generator | LED Lights | Volcanic-rock | Aquarium-Silicone | | Via Aqua | U.V. Sterilizers | Filters | Pumps | miscellaneous | Fish Food | Aquarium-treatments | | Coral | Aquarium Products | Shells | Wind Chimes | | Return Home | Downloads | Shipping and Return Policy | Contact Us | Great Links | Aquarium_Information | |
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