Light question

[clossboss]

Can i use the reptisun tube lights with other fixtures besides the reptisun brand? Or do i need the reptisun fixture, just trying to find a cheaper option

 

[tempusfugit]

I have some random fixture from amazon.. just make sure it takes a t8 bulb and has an electronic ballast. Magnetic ballasts can cause flickering.

 

[clossboss]

well today i got a fixture from walmart(like 10 bucks) and i got a reptisun 10. when i put the reptisun in and turned it on, my bulb flickered once and then went out.....is my fixture too cheap? im gonna return the bulb for another but i dont want the same thing to happen again....maybe i just got a bad bulb? its a 24 inch fixture if that matters...thanks!

 

[midmichicer]

They all flicker before they turn on. I have the same fixture as you I think.

 

[tempusfugit]

They all flicker before they turn on.

Neither of mine flicker because they are on electronic ballasts

 

[clossboss]

ok, ill trade the bulb for a new one tomorrow and hopefully it doesnt happen again

 

[clossboss]

midmich, how do you have the fixtures held up? i think im going to velcro to the back of the tank....was considering having them hang from the lid once i move my new baby to the 55 gallon

 

[midmichicer]

I use hooks from walmart. 3m I think they are called.

 

[midmichicer]

They all flicker before they turn on.

Neither of mine flicker because they are on electronic ballasts

MINE FLICKERS....i guess mine is the only one in the whole world...who knew?

 

[Twinz]

Mine only flickered the first time I ever turned the bulb on.