T5 lighting

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by sharkatak, Nov 24, 2006.

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  1. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

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    I have an Aqualina 4ft T5 light with 3 white & 1 actinic,on my 65 gl reef system.What is the lifetime of these toobs?
     
    sharkatak, Nov 24, 2006
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  2. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    i was told 24 months for the white and 18 months for the actinic. that was for T5HO, so i am not sure if that is the same for regualr 5T or not.
     
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  3. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

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    thanks.I've noticed that the blue has faded a lot after 11 months.
     
    sharkatak, Nov 24, 2006
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