Item Code: 32013
* The True Actinic 03/10,000K Quad is finally here!
* Two of the tubes are 10,000K and the other two are Actinic 03! They alternate, for a balanced look.
*Great lamp dimensions for the hard to light tanks (i.e. corner, hexagon, etc.).
* 10,000K color is high intensity "ice white" light.
* Actinic 03 is real actinic with light emitting peak at 420nm.
*Excellent lighting choice for smaller sized tanks with high light requirements (i.e. nano reefs).
* Actual Dimension: 16 3/4"L x 4 1/2"W x 1 1/4"H. 16 3/4" Length does not include the pins, which stick out approx 1/4".
* Length with Moisture Resistant Endcap: 18 1/4" * Panasonic style “Square Pin” socket (GY10Q).
* Note: Standard lamp clips will NOT fit this bulb. If you need lamp clips for this bulb, please call us, or make a special note on your order on the 2nd checkout page.
*** FAQ:
Q. Is the lumen output on the Quad 96W the same as a standard 96W CF bulb?
A. Yes, as long as you are comparing similar bulbs. For example, a 96W Quad 10,000K has the same lumen output as a standard 96W 10,000K CF bulb.
Q. I fired my new Quad up, and the middle Actinic 03 bulb looks dimmer than the outer one. What's going on?
A. What you are seeing is a trick on your eye. The Actinic 03 tube sandwiched between the 2 10,000K ones looks "whiter" because the light from the 2 bright white tubes next to it. There's nothing wrong with the bulb, and the Actinic is just as strong off that tube than the outer one.
Q. The lamp clips I got from you don't fit on this bulb, what do I do now?
A. Your clips can be easily modified to work with this bulb. Place them in a vice, and bend the lips "up". It's hard to explain in words, but basically your clips would form a "U" shape. Just keep adjusting them until you can fit it on the bulb.
Q. What's the difference between CF 50/50 and standard fluorescent 50/50 bulbs?
A. Well, by design, the CF 50/50 has a tremendous advantage over standard fluorescent bulbs. The CF design allows for 2 individual tubes to be coated with their own phosphors. This means you can have true actinic phosphors coating one tube, and 10,000K phosphors coating the other. It's better (in our opinion) to have the daylight and actinic phosphors separate, rather than mixing them together. Standard fluorescent 50/50 tubes mix the phosphor powders together, and then coat.
General Compact Fluorescent Questions:
Q. I don't see a particular color temp (K) or base style (Square / Straight pin) that I am looking for. Can you get it?
A. We stock the most popular color temps and bases available. We also can have a new style bulb made, if demand warrants. Let us know what you're looking for. If we get enough requests, we'll try and source it, or have it made.
Q. My CF bulbs keep breaking, why is that?
A. We'd suspect that your lamp clips are too tight. Stretch them out lightly. The most common breaks we hear about are on the ends of the 2 tubes, where they are connected. This is a fragile area, and it can crack if you are not careful.
Q. What is better, Square Pin or Straight Pin??
A. This is a matter or opinion. But, Square pin is the more popular of the two. Square pin is also a little longer and wider than straight pin, so theoretically, you'd get more surface area that's lighting your tank.
To avoid problems with CF bulbs & ballasts, we recommend:
1) Mount electronic ballasts as far away from heat sources as possible (this would include bulbs as a heat source).
2) Do not mount ballasts in any high humidity areas (ie. above sump, etc).
3) Avoid unnecessarily removing Compact Fluorescent bulbs once they are in place. Glass bulbs are fragile, so take care when handling them.
4) Make sure they are pushed all the way into their sockets.
5) Mount behind glass or acrylic 3-6" above the water. Do NOT operate any bulb directly over exposed water!
6) Securely mount all endcap cords, as loose cords can be pulled on accidentally, resulting in bulb breakage.
7) Most photo periods are between 8-12 hours, depending on specimen needs.