T5 life expectancy

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by VitalApparatuz, May 8, 2011.

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  1. VitalApparatuz

    VitalApparatuz Feather Duster

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    What is the typical length of life for a T5 bulb before it begins to lose its PAR value?
     
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  2. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    9 months, but is usage dependant.
     
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  3. 2in10

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    +1 ^^^

    You also have spectra creep. Actinic then blue bulbs are the first for this to happen. It can take a little as 6 months for this to happen.
     
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