4x2x2 pvc..... recommendations for bulb?

Longfellow777 · Feb 26, 2021

so its a 4x2x2 pvc with the fixtures inside, was curious what bulb do you think would keep that best? its a big change for us from her glass 63 gallon so I'm not quite sure. I know a lot of people have the 4x2x2 on here so please help us figure this out it comes in Monday so i want to have all my ducks in a row. I got a arcadia 75 watt halogen for it but i dont know if thats too much or too little?

Longfellow777 · Feb 26, 2021

We are just gonna have to buy 2 or 3 bulbs and see what works best before we put her in there. Cost more but we will work it out.

CooperDragon · Feb 27, 2021

It really comes down to trial and error at first since each enclosure is so different in terms of how it holds heat. Once you have one that works though, buy a bunch so you have spares on hand and it's easy going forward.

I'm guessing that PVC will hold heat much more easily than glass. I would plan on using a lower wattage to start testing with, but even that will vary on brand and type of bulb. Arcadia 75w halogen seems like a good place to start.

Longfellow777 · Feb 27, 2021

Thank you Cooper i have ordered a 50 watt arcadia halogen as well in case the 75 is too much. Then i will send back the one I'm not using to replace with a spare of the one i go with. How is Delvin doing? The neck on Frey'ja is not going down so I'm making an appointment for this week and figure that out she is eating more than she was so Im confused lol.

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