can a t5 fixture use t12 bulbs?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by fish addict, Jun 23, 2009.

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  1. fish addict

    fish addict Spaghetti Worm

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    wondering cus i saw awesome t12 bulbs i wana use but i cant find a t12 fixture
     
    fish addict, Jun 23, 2009
    fish addict, Jun 23, 2009
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  2. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    No, lamps are too big. Also why would you want to? T12 is inefficient and not even close to the power of a T5...

    Any striplight at a LFS or heck a hardware store will be able to handle t8 and t12 lamps...
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Jun 23, 2009
    Dr.Fragenstein, Jun 23, 2009
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