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just wanted to know if this plant growth bulb would be OK by itself for my dart tank or would i need something different/better? If so could you offer a better alternative?
Also I plan on ordering them through bulbs.com.

F15T8/AGRO 6/1 Bulb
General Information
Product Number 254607
Ordering Code F15T8/AGRO 6/1
Light Output 410 lumens
Energy Used 15 Watts
Life 7500 Avg. Hours
Volts
Bulb Shape T-8
Beam Spread
Base Medium Bipin (Base Types)
` Class and Filament
Diameter (in) 1
Length (in) 18
Finish Agro-Lite
CRI
Color Temperature (Kelvin)
Brand Philips
thanks in advance.
ADAM

this one is a Full Spectrum Daylight bulb.

Product Number 259804
Ordering Code F15T12/D
Light Output 535 lumens
Energy Used 15 Watts
Life 9000 Avg. Hours
Volts
Bulb Shape T-12
Beam Spread
Base Medium Bipin (Base Types)
` Class and Filament
Diameter (in) 1 1/2
Length (in) 18
Finish Daylight
CRI 79
Color Temperature (Kelvin) 6500K
Brand Philips

thanks again.
ADAM

The Second bulb is better if your fixture can take a T-12. It's color temperature is good, and it has a higher output. Although, there really isn't that much of a difference. I would just go with what was cheapest.

Mike
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