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Old 28-11-2005, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by isaacgoh
How about High Output T5 tubes? Not many players using HO T5 locally. I've been using T5s tube for 4 months now. I find them more efficient and light spread is better than PLs. Check out the supposed durability of T5s tubes too, don't play play

Some info for those interested to DIY:
HO T5 tube 4 feet - 54w - Aquaz 6500K for RM50, JBL 4000 or 9000K for RM90
55w e-ballast for Rm20
HO T5 tubes are also available in 5 feet - 80w.

Personally, I am mixing Aquaz and JBL tubes for better spectrum coverage for my plants. Arcadia makes some nice ones too but they were not available in msia when i bought them. Overall, HO T5s - emitt less heat, better light spread (as opposed to concentrated light in MH), can penerate deeper than PL.
Yes, this is something else that we need to try out in the planted tank world.

Would you mind posting more details on where to get this stuff? Maybe your setup and DIY pictures?

Is there any size for shorter tanks, like 2 ft or even 1 ft?

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