Drive hard!

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Seacurchin, Mar 30, 2016.

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  1. Seacurchin

    Seacurchin Astrea Snail

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    I have a no name brand 6 bulb 24" ,24 watt T5 light. They work off a timer in conjunction with 2 Kessil A360's.
    Because, they are a "no name " brand, how hard can I drive these lights? I'm pretty sure they're not as bright as they could be.
    Can I use a 39watt ballast? More powerful? How does it work? What needs to be done? Thanks y'all!
     

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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Personally, I'd just replace the tubes with ATI. FTR, 'brightness' is irrelevant; you need high PAR. ;)
     
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  3. Seacurchin

    Seacurchin Astrea Snail

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    I should have clarified. I have all ATI bulbs. My bad entirely. The bulbs it came with were taken out and replaced with ATI before the unit was turned on.
     
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    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    To be honest, I think you have adequate lighting.
     
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