T-5 Lighting ... brands, not tech info.
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GSMguy
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the tek has individual parabolic reflectors increasing output be 2 to 3 times over allowing t5 to compete with MH
the current does not have reflectors and therefore poor output also the bulbs from current are junk compared to the ati and uvl bulbs available for the tek
the tek is also the bottom of the barrell for good t5s there are a few that are much better including ATI, aquatinics,fauna marin, and others that are much better than the tek even
the current does not have reflectors and therefore poor output also the bulbs from current are junk compared to the ati and uvl bulbs available for the tek
the tek is also the bottom of the barrell for good t5s there are a few that are much better including ATI, aquatinics,fauna marin, and others that are much better than the tek even
What about this fixture?
http://www.hellolights.com/244lamp.html
I am looking for a lighting upgrade from my 65x2 PC, that I can carry over to my next tank. What is the word on that HL one?
http://www.hellolights.com/244lamp.html
I am looking for a lighting upgrade from my 65x2 PC, that I can carry over to my next tank. What is the word on that HL one?
GSMguy
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9618187#post9618187 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by slowride
Damn...I might just try this, as I can't really wait. That link includes bulbs too, so it looks like a pretty decent deal.
Does T5 need to be spaced off the tank? My PC isn't and the water is about 2-3" below.
Sorry for the mini-hijack as well
the 10k bulbs are not good for colors the TRU bulbs are no good go with the blue plus and pure actinics and one or two of the 10ks
Another question.
So, who makes these lamps that aren't any good? The Current USA Branded lamps are obviously made by someone for Current and are supposed to be of poor quality and the TRU lamps are not supposed to be any good. I'm sure there are others. I'm curious as to actually how many manufacturers are making specialty T-5 HO lamps and who are companies like Current and TRU having make their lower quality lamps?
Has there been any testing done to compare the different manufacturers lamps for quality? Which I guess would mean accuracy of claimed spectrum, durability, drift, lumen output and whatever else.
Any links to more information related to testing or quality of the different brands or anything else related would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
So, who makes these lamps that aren't any good? The Current USA Branded lamps are obviously made by someone for Current and are supposed to be of poor quality and the TRU lamps are not supposed to be any good. I'm sure there are others. I'm curious as to actually how many manufacturers are making specialty T-5 HO lamps and who are companies like Current and TRU having make their lower quality lamps?
Has there been any testing done to compare the different manufacturers lamps for quality? Which I guess would mean accuracy of claimed spectrum, durability, drift, lumen output and whatever else.
Any links to more information related to testing or quality of the different brands or anything else related would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
After looking for the comparison thread, I found this:http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1032804&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
Lots to read, but great info.
This too, which shows a few bulbs:
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?postid=226945
Lots to read, but great info.
This too, which shows a few bulbs:
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?postid=226945
hahnmeister
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Top brands include...
Giesemann
ATI
UVL
AquaScience/Fauna Marin
Korallen Zucht
and the GE 6500K/3000K
Giesemann
ATI
UVL
AquaScience/Fauna Marin
Korallen Zucht
and the GE 6500K/3000K
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