haokan Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 I looked up T5 lights, and i only see them for UV sterilizers, yet people are talking about t5 lighting on their tanks. what exactly is it, and where can i get it? Link to comment
Von digity Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Do a little more searching on t5. Basically what they are is a newer sized HO (high output) flourescent light. They are very thin compard to other lights t8-t12 (the larger the number after the t, the thicker the bulb) and last a long time. Being so thin, you can fit many on a tank. Also, they say you need special reflectors for each individual bulb. They are comparable to MH and VHO and come in a wide assortment of colors. From warm whites (yellows) to daylights (6500k), 10000k, etc.. and actinics. Link to comment
emokid Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 they are 5/8" fluorescent tubes driven to the equivalent output as compact fluorescent tubes (aka "power compact" - also 5/8") but with slightly better efficiency due to better reflector design (minimal restrike) sunlightsupply makes a nice pendant light. most other t5ho application other than retrofit systems are for actinic enhancement on metal halide lights. hth Link to comment
corey0613 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 come on, i thought you were the reefing authority. you dont even know what t5's are...........newbies gotta love em!!!!! Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 you don't want them..... Trust me. They work well, but are generally expensive and IMO are not worth it. Go halide if you can, then my next choice is VHO, then PC's. Link to comment
birdman204 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 trust Jah, I haev had bad luck , the bulbs seem to be alot touchier than PC's or Halides. He saw my T-5 actinics, burned out after 2 months. Remember Jah? Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 people can get good color from their corals with them, but I would reccommend a minimum of 6 bulbs over a tank. they come in standard HO of 24 watts on a 22 inch bulb. VHO come 75 watts for a 24" bulb. What size tank are you running? Bird...When are you coming over to check out my tank? Link to comment
birdman204 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 ####, whenever, is the monster in law gone? Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 gone for weeks. I'll call you. Link to comment
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