How often should T5's be replaced

RBU1 · 02/27/2010, 07:41 AM

rtparty · 02/27/2010, 09:10 AM

I put 12 months but it is all dependent on the bulbs and the tank and if they have been cooled or not. Usually between 10 and 12 months if properly cooled.

In fixtures that only use passive cooling I am willing to bet they need to be replaced every 6 months.

Here ya go:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1641235

mrbigshot · 02/27/2010, 10:43 AM

+1 i wouldn't go longer than 9 months on an sps tank, no longer than a year on any tank.

Lurking · 02/27/2010, 10:45 AM

depends how long you are running them each day

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02/27/2010, 07:41 AM	#1
RBU1 Moving on Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,167	How often should T5's be replaced How often should T5's be replaced

02/27/2010, 09:10 AM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	I put 12 months but it is all dependent on the bulbs and the tank and if they have been cooled or not. Usually between 10 and 12 months if properly cooled. In fixtures that only use passive cooling I am willing to bet they need to be replaced every 6 months. Here ya go: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1641235 __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+ Last edited by rtparty; 02/27/2010 at 09:15 AM. Reason: added link

02/27/2010, 10:43 AM	#3
mrbigshot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mn Posts: 387	+1 i wouldn't go longer than 9 months on an sps tank, no longer than a year on any tank.

02/27/2010, 10:45 AM	#4
Lurking SCRK Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Segundo Posts: 1,267	depends how long you are running them each day