24W T5

[Jay1983]

Hi all I'm in need of 2 new T5 bulbs for my 60cm unit (24w). I'm after a decent pair that will be excellent for both plant growth and showing the fish/plants off.

Price isn't to much of an issue really but nothing to expensive.

If anyone could point me in the right direction i'd very much appreciate it

Jay

 

[DrRob]

Depends what colours you like (and what colour your fish are). I prefer the brighter whites and have a couple of 10,000K bulbs from iquatics running, they do a tropical bulb as well that's slightly redder.

I've used lampspecs daylight bulbs before, they're slightly yellower and I wouldn't go any lower in Kelvin rating personally.

There's also CP lighting, who do T5's for SAD bulbs that should also be fine.

Otherwise there's a whole pile of bulbs you can get from aquarium suppliers.

 

[Jay1983]

Thank you for the reply, the unit came with a red/pink bulb and a white bulb... would 2 whites be ok or would having a red and a white be better?? I really would like the colour to be natural but most importantly excellent for plant growth.

Fish wise a pair of rams.