Juwel Trigon 190

[brogan86]

Hi, i have a Juwel Trigon 190 and want to change one of the light tubes. I want a 'marine blue', but i dont know what type i need?? It says on the light tubes i already have 'Juwel 28w' but looking on the net, all i can find is 24w & 30w. I dont even know if its a t8 tube or t5 ?? is there even a difference ??

I wouldn't mind buying one online, so if anyone could find one for me, i would really appreciate it !! (has to be in uk btw). or any help at all would be great. Thanks.

 

[5teady_2012]

I think T5 is the smaller and T8 is the larger...
going by this...

t5 and t8



Found this for you, this may help you, i think yours is T5

[URL="http/www.1st4aquatics.com/juwel-high-lite-bars-559-c.asp"]http/www.1st4aquatics.com/juwel-high-lite-bars-559-c.asp[/URL]

IM sure can get T5 tubes cheaper than this though but, the links i have put here are for you to see if thats exactly what yours is

 

[part-timer]

A lot of scockists are still selling Juwel tanks with T8 light units - these are about 1" diameter and if yours are 28w they will be T8's. Some bulb manufacturers are giving their bulbs a slightly higher wattage rating though this rarely translates into higher light output - easiest thing to do is measure the tube and then you won't go far wrong as they all list the tube length on the sleeve.

 

[brogan86]

Ok, thanks for replying. After doing abit of research, ive found that they're actually 'Juwel High-Lite' (T5) tubes like 5teady suggested. Thanks

 

[mr oscar]

t5s are small in diameter but larger in wattage, t8s are what you have, i dont know if you could get a marine blue in t8 but i know that jewel aquariums now sell a t5 lighting system, this has been designed for the marine aquariums but will fit in jewel tanks if i were you id stick to a white and natural purple colour it will show off your fishes better

 

[waterdrop]

Yes, just for the record I believe the standard that generates the terms "T8" and "T5" goes as follows:

The 8 refers to 8 parts to the inch. A T8 is 8/8 of an inch, or 1 inch wide. A T5 is 5/8 of an inch wide.

Once you know this rule, it is easier to visualize the thickness of a given light tube, given the T number.

Hope this helps,

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