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08/23/2008, 04:27 PM
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Need some help ASAP with these lights!
So I have very simple quick question for you all since I cant seem to find a good one online! OK so I want to know the difference between a fluorescent light and a T5 light? Or lets say 18.000k fluorescent light like this http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2754094 and a T5 HO light like this? http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=3060924 I know that the first one is 24" 20w and the T5 is 24" 24w. So I know the w is higher but is that it? I currently have a 20L with 2 of the 18k light above but over driven running at 40w each and a 6700k running at 20w so I have 100w on this tank. Would it really make that much of a diff by putting 4 24" 24w T5 HO's on it? Let me know!
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08/23/2008, 04:54 PM
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The only real difference between the 2 bulbs is that the intesity is greater on the T5, and the life of the bulbs are a little better on the T5 as well.
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08/23/2008, 04:56 PM
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So no real gain by getting them? I mean I have what I think as of good lights for what I am doing now but found a good deal on the t5's so I was looking..
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08/23/2008, 05:18 PM
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What are you planning on keeping in the tank?
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08/23/2008, 05:32 PM
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The first ones are T12s, which use a larger end cap then a T5, and they are NOT interchangeable.
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08/24/2008, 11:54 AM
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Obviously I know that they are not interchangeable.. Dont even think that was part of my question.. Anyways seems I cant find an answer to my question..
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08/24/2008, 12:12 PM
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Yes, running the 4 x24 would make a huge diffrence as far as par. Especially running a shallow tank as a 20 long. One thing to benefit from T-5's is to run individuals reflectors which people tend to forget. Best T-5's to me are Tek-light fixtures.
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08/24/2008, 12:25 PM
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