T5 Help!!

Semper Fi 1959 · 05/23/2008, 10:35 PM

I am wondering if my current usa fixture will support giesmann actinics? as long as they are the same length and wattage does it matter? Im just not sure if the giesmann 36 inch 39 watt bulbs are SLIM like the current bulbs. anyone know? the current bulbs i am replacing are called slimpaq T5HO - 36 inch 39 watt. 4 are 420nm and 4 are 460nm. since they need to be replaced i am just wondering if i could go to a different companies bulb.

thanks!

ps is the giesmann t5 bulb any good?

no1fishman · 05/24/2008, 12:30 AM

it should work fine. but i would highly recommend you consider the ati blue plus bulbs instead. higher par and makes the flourscence pop on your corals.

05/23/2008, 10:35 PM	#1
Semper Fi 1959 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: Corner of Alexander and Grove, 4th floor Apt. 20 Posts: 462	T5 Help!! I am wondering if my current usa fixture will support giesmann actinics? as long as they are the same length and wattage does it matter? Im just not sure if the giesmann 36 inch 39 watt bulbs are SLIM like the current bulbs. anyone know? the current bulbs i am replacing are called slimpaq T5HO - 36 inch 39 watt. 4 are 420nm and 4 are 460nm. since they need to be replaced i am just wondering if i could go to a different companies bulb. thanks! ps is the giesmann t5 bulb any good?

05/24/2008, 12:30 AM	#2
no1fishman Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 186	it should work fine. but i would highly recommend you consider the ati blue plus bulbs instead. higher par and makes the flourscence pop on your corals.