I have some of the VHO T6's (I'm special
)and they are pretty bright, had a higher PAR reading than my overdriven 80 watt T5's. They have some interesting lamps out now. The Ultimate Reef has the UV output upped a bit so they produce light more like what a halide produces. This is the only place on line I've seen them
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...2=;breadcrumb=
You can get a "computer designed" T5 reflector from
www.aqualuxlighting.com which does almost as good as Ice Cap's T5 reflector for a lot less green. The only drawback is they are wider than Ice Cap and Sunlight supply's reflectors. You have to spread the bulb clip a little but they will work fine until a T6 reflector comes out. You might even be able to get a T6 clip somewhere.
If you can't get the rubber gasket to install the T6 in the endcap through the place where you buy the lamps you can get them through
www.commodityaxis.com but you will have to e-mail them using the contact us link and ask for them. They have T8,10 and 12 to T6 adaptors. Just a rubber grommet that slips over the lamp.
