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TheGreatBeyondo
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i have a coralife power compact double 65w fixture i finally found a full 6700k bulb for my plants but it is only a 55w bulb is it ok to put that in the 65w fixture?
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TheGreatBeyondo
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tangwrasse
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i dont think it will be a problem
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sandman111
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me either but im no expert in lighting.
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andrewz
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r u sure the 55watt is a powercompact and not a t5? 48in t5s are normally 55 watts while powercompacts are 65watts. If so then no.
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Burks
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A 55w bulb will run on a 65w fixture. The bulbs are interchangable. Why they ever made two different wattage bulbs, of the same length, is beyond me. From what I've read a 65w will run at 55w on a 55w ballast, and vice-versa.
If it helps, I run a 55w and a 65w in my dual fixture. Both look the same intensity to me and they work fine.
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tangwrasse
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I know all-glass makes a 55 watt pc bulb
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TheGreatBeyondo
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thanx guys that helps now if anyone knows of any good places to order pc bulbs from for my freshwater plants i need 6700k that are reasonably priced let me know the bulb i found was from coralife and its $30 it is straight pin too
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Burks
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Mmmmmm good question. I've tried eBay bulbs, and they suck. So you might just have to pay up for some good ones.
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TheGreatBeyondo
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yeah was afraid of that the best ive ound so far is dr fosters and i KNOW there has to be something cheaper out there lol
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