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    fish branded FL vs other brands

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    Hi,
    just wondering what the difference is between Arcadia, dennerle etc FL vs Osram, phillips etc.

    Any problems with using daylight Osrams or phillips to light my tanks?

    Osram And phillips like cheaper than Dennerle etc.

    Robin
    i always fighting algae but still got more

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    Mainly the price... as you've noticed. Some of the special "plant" lights are not rated daylight. E.g. one of Dennerle's ones is actually casts an orangy light, hence making the plants look wierd. Some have slightly higher wattage then the equivalent length normal light.

    Most hobbyist have found that the price is not worth the gains. Any ordinary FL (like Osram/Philips) with good colour spectrum and rated "daylight" are good enough.
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    actually...im not so into these hardware stuff...but was asking also in another post,wats the diff.cos i bought one 36w light from one lightning shop.not sure issit PL or FL.and its only like $4.compare the prices to branded ones...one helluva diff.

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    could anyone offer to tell me an estimate for DIY FL (just plain lazy to search around again!!)

    anyway i thinking of enough e-ballast to power 4x30W FL (3FT)
    8 x FL holder clips.

    Appreciate any comments.
    Thanks

    Robin
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    hi there Robin,

    If you want to DIY FL. Why not DIY PL? Much better.
    A 2x36W elbiru e-ballast is at $18.00. and 2nos of 6500K 36W PL tube is at $8.00 each. Clips you can get at abt $0.40 each.

    If you want, you can get from me. I will send to your place. Clips will be FOC.[]
    I have all your lightings needs. Pls contact me for more details. MH, T5, Retrofit,OSRAM T5 tubes,OSRAM PLL,DIY KIT for T5 & PL.......HP: 93863135 - Benedict

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    orgas, how long is your 36W PL tube?

    robin
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    hi robin! i need to diy a PL lighting system, went searching around and cant find the solution of connecting PL tube to ballast. the PL tube i saw is 4 pin type but i dun know how to connect those pin to ballast, can u advise me pls
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    Riccafreak, I get by it by using a connector to 'clip' the wire to the PL. Not the best way but the holder is not too wire friendly IMHO.

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    hi robin,


    the 6500K 36W PL is at 15inches long. with 4pins. You can use a 10Amp pVc connector to connect or to buy the PL pin clips. Prices for such clips ranges from $2.50 to $4.50. If you want the PVC connector, i have, can give you some.

    PLs PM me if you are interested so that i can send to you.
    I have all your lightings needs. Pls contact me for more details. MH, T5, Retrofit,OSRAM T5 tubes,OSRAM PLL,DIY KIT for T5 & PL.......HP: 93863135 - Benedict

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