Would this bulb work for planted tanks?

[SteveCGG]

85 Watt Replacement Bulb
Model # 9385B Internet/Catalog # 100405568
Home Depot Store SKU # 475498
$15.97/EA




Description

This bulb is an 85 watt replacement bulb and is used in the 85 watt canopy light model # 9385. It is a 4U, with E-39 Mogul Base. It produces a bright white light.

• Uses only 85 Watts of electricity
• Used in the 85 Watt Canopy Light 9385
• 6500 Kelvin color temperature
• Energy Efficient
• MFG Model # : 9385B
• MFG Part # : 9385B

Specifications

• Assembled Depth (In Inches) : 4.5 in
• Assembled Height (In Inches) : 10.0 in
• Assembled Weight (In LBS) : .9 lb
• Assembled Width (In Inches) : 4.5 in
• Bulb Category : Fluorescent
• Bulb Type : Fluorescent
• Color/Finish : White
• Commercial/Residential : Residential
• Energy Star Compliant : No
• Life : 10000 h
• Maximum Bulb Wattage : 85 W
• Voltage : 120 V
• Watts : 85 W

[Mzungu]

Don't see why not... Give it a go!

[algarciajr]

I wonder what wattage incandescent it would be equivalent to?

[Mzungu]

Hmm...I was paying more attention to looking for the color temp I didn't even consider the wattage. 85 watts is quite a lot to be putting in an incandescent socket in one of those AGA or AGA-type strip lights, if that's what you're planning on doing. I've put 2 40W bulbs in one of those fixtures, but I've never tried anything more than 40W. What are you putting this bulb in, Steve?

[SteveCGG]

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They make special "mogul" sockets for these as well as "step down" sockets so they should screw into a regular socket. [IMG]file:///C:/Users/Glazer/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-4.png[/IMG]These bulbs are also available from hydroponic places in 125W and 250W and even have reflectors available! After talking with John Crowder about all the ways to DIY things for our hobby and save money, I'm trying to think outside the "aquarium" box.... [IMG]file:///C:/Users/Glazer/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.png[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/Users/Glazer/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.png[/IMG]

[sunrise]

To compare the light output (lumens) difference between bulbs, look for the number of lumens. The higher the number of lumens the more light output. Also the temperature of the light affects the color of the emitted light. Lower temperature the color shifts to the red or warmer light. Higher temperature the whiter the light. sunrise

[smk]

that 85w pc is probably somewhere around(+or-) a 250 w

[smk]

steve i bet 2 or 3 of those fixtures you posted would be excellent on your tank let me know when you're ready to do that receptacle

[fshfrk]

Did you get this yet Steve?

[myjohnson]

Bulb should work but a lot of light is lost because of the shape of the bulb.

Whatever reflectors you put on there can't get most of that lighting back down into the tank.

But again, it will work.

[SteveCGG]

Did you get this yet Steve?

not yet...gotta get the wiring done 1st....SMK is gonna help me do that after another paycheck then I'll let you know how it works! As myjohnson said it might not get most of the light into the tank, but we'll see!

[smk]

steve that reflector you posted looks like it should put the light where you want it when you go to get one,two or three ask them to demo it for you then you should know for sure
scott
ps i would go with the mogul if that what the lamp has on it and not use a step down added connection is added heat shorter lifespan