Jump to content

T-5 Fixture Advice


Joe
 Share

Recommended Posts

I think the biggest difference from the expensive brands to the cheap ones is the ballast used, and the reflector. The higher end ones tend to push a little more juice to the bulbs, whereas the cheap ones tend to slightly under power.  So aside from the the obvious that it changes light output...it also ends up with a slight change of spectrum as well.  Whether its anything major i suppose would vary, but i dont think it would be a huge deal unless you were itching for absolute max output

Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 minutes ago, cptnspanky said:

I think the biggest difference from the expensive brands to the cheap ones is the ballast used, and the reflector. The higher end ones tend to push a little more juice to the bulbs, whereas the cheap ones tend to slightly under power.  So aside from the the obvious that it changes light output...it also ends up with a slight change of spectrum as well.  Whether its anything major i suppose would vary, but i dont think it would be a huge deal unless you were itching for absolute max output

I am not looking to rely solely on the T5s. They are only supplemental lighting. Sure to help with coral growth and over all health. But also to help wash out the disco party in the tank and give a more natural light. The majority of the par would still be coming from the T247s.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...