hey so my fish aquarium right now has a 15w incandescent light bulb in it, can i buy a fluorescent 15w (or less) light bulb to repalce it? or can an incandescent fixture only house incandescent bulbs?
2007-07-29 10:02:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have not seen flourescent light bulb rated for fish tank that screw in regular incandescent bulb base. They make the flourescent light hoods which is what you should do. If you use one of the flourescent 15w replacements they sell for regular incandescents in the house you will also find the light level equal to about a 60watt light bult.
2007-07-29 13:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by polarbearchp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The only real difference between them (besides the energy saving characteristics and longevity) is that the fluorescent may not be dimmed normally. That is, do not put a fl. bulb into a lamp that is on an incandescent dimmer. Fluorescent require special (expensive) dimmers. This also applies to outdoor fixtures (designed for incandescents) that have a dimming feature that cuts in after a set time in the evening (for softer light when less likely;y to be needed).
2007-07-29 12:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by len b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
comapre the watts and lumens on the boxes of the two bulbs. if the watts are much higher, the fixture will have some major problems. if the lumens are much higher, the bulb may be too bright. other than that, the fixture can hold either incandescent or flourescent bulbs.
2007-07-29 10:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Erica S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the fluorescent has the same candelabra base as the incandescent bulb then there should be no problem.
2007-07-29 10:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't ask but --- You can interchange bulbs; however, a 15 watt incandescent bulb has considerably different characteristics from a 15 watt florescent --- maybe enough to harm the fish(es). Contact one of your major pet stores before proceeding.
2007-07-29 10:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by ohenry 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as the socket end is the same as a standard light bulb. YES.
2007-07-29 10:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but read lables and get what you need. Ask cuestion where you plan to buy flo bulbs for your needs.
2007-07-29 10:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by RT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
problematic stuff. query in yahoo. that will might help!
2015-04-05 19:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by Rudolph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋