i have an aquarium. simple setup. mostly plants, a few fish. but mostly plants.
the light has two tubes. one is set up for illumination, and the other tube i put a light that benefits the plants better. it is pinkish in light color.
well, one tube burned out, and my plants suffered. i ordered a new light, and all was well, and i got new sprouts. ZZZPPPTTT! one light burned out again. i made it my plant light, and the greens appear to be surviving.
i cannot exchange the light, because they need the old one first. the 10 days (lead time) in the dark will kill everything. if any of you guys know java fern and nubius plants, they grow super slow, and die fast. this is a warranty part, and for some strange reason, i cannot buy a new one, and return the old one for refund. i only get store credit.
well in true pelican fashion, i took the light apart. it has a tiny bulb like part that "starts" the flouresent tube by flashing. the defective bank has the bad flashy thing. what is it? how do i buy the correct spec'd out part? calling radio shack with "flashy thing" will make me sound like a fool.
