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Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by muecyl, Oct 3, 2009.

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  1. muecyl

    muecyl Feather Duster

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    Im looking for T5 HO bulbs that rate in the rang of 12,000K to 18000K
    but here is the catch, bulbs that are shorter the better. I would like 16"-18"

    I know what I "want" and what I get can be a struggle ....

    Thanks for the help reefers
     
    muecyl, Oct 3, 2009
    muecyl, Oct 3, 2009
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    That is a tough one. Current USA makes them in those lengths, but their bulbs are not the greatest. Not sure who else makes a 16" bulb.
     
    jonjonwells, Oct 3, 2009
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  3. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    24" is the shortest for most "good" HO brands... That is the prediciment many people with smaller tanks run into... I honestly can't think of a decent lamp in that size at the moment...
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Oct 4, 2009
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  4. muecyl

    muecyl Feather Duster

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    What about them makes them "not the greatest"?
     
    muecyl, Oct 6, 2009
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  5. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Much lower PAR levels than other manufacturers.
     
    jonjonwells, Oct 6, 2009
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