T5 bulbs in another fixture?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Malarky, Sep 14, 2009.

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  1. Malarky

    Malarky Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone know if T5 bulbs can be switched into say... a flourescent fixture? I know it wont have the same effects as a T5 fixture, but would it give it an increase over just regular bulbs?
     
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  2. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    Mine didn't. Apparently it needed a higher output than my inexpensive 2-bulb Coralife fixture could muster.
     
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  3. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    I wouldn't think it would fit. Aren't the pins on t5s closer together than a t12?
     
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    agreed

    T8s will fit in T10s and even T12 fixtures

    but the ballast required to run T5s are VHO and wont even fire up T5s

    Well thats the way it is in the domestic lighting market and Im sure the technology is the same for the items used in the aquarium market

    Steve
     
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