Metric floursecent light bulbs??

[Alex Franke]

(And now for something completely different...)

Is there such a thing as a 1 meter (~39 inches) T5 floursecent bulb? It's for a fish tank, and it seems like here in the US, you can only get these guys in 1-foot increments.

Or is there such a thing as a 41-inch bulb?

[TheRic]

Have you tried pet stores? About the only thing I know about fish is they taste good with tarter sauce. But the bulbs for a fish tank might be special that is why the odd length size.

[Russianwolf]

do you have the old bulb? What does it say?

I worked for years as the fish guy and sold bulbs that were European Imports but I don't recall either a 39 or 41 inch (1 meter) bulb.

Hoods are cheap, so you might be better off replacing the unit.

[Tom Slick]

There should be a number following an F, that is the wattage and will determine the bulbs length.
i.e a regular T5 high output will say F40T5HO.

[Alex Franke]

Thanks -- I'll check on these things and post with more info! Somehow I just knew that someone here would know the answer!