t5 bulbs??

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by z.vernon, May 18, 2009.

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  1. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    They will shift to a lower spectrum, so more toward daylight and they will burn brighter, physically brighter.
    Proper cooling will help them shift less.
     
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  2. horkn

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    OD'ing t5s will make them appear closer to daylight.

    Alsoif you OD t5's you absolutely have to cool them or you won't get close to a year out of them. You also won't get the PAR you would expect, but your energy consumption will still be there.
     
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  3. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    Thanks, guys. I was very happy with my Aquactinics TX5. All 5 Geisemans, 2 blue, 3 daylight. If I did it again, I'd go with 3 blue, 2 daylight.
     
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