Lighting Life

[elmo666]

Can anyone give me a little insight into t5 tubes pls? How long do these tubes last ? They are very thin compared to what I used to use. I have bought a Bio-pur light off ebay, has three sun glo and one lifeglo, is that ok for the planted aquarium? My tank is 48 x 26 x 26. Thanks

 

[minnnt]

The tubes will be fine. What wattage are they?

T5's can last a long time although that does vary. It is advised that they are changed every twelve months as they become predominantly weaker over time and lack the ability to grow plants to their full capability.

 

[fluttermoth]

The tubes will be fine. What wattage are they?

T5's can last a long time although that does vary. It is advised that they are changed every twelve months as they become predominantly weaker over time and lack the ability to grow plants to their full capability.

I thought it was only T8s that did that and that T5s just failed?

 

[minnnt]

Not as far as i am aware... I could be wrong though?

 

[elmo666]

The tubes will be fine. What wattage are they?

T5's can last a long time although that does vary. It is advised that they are changed every twelve months as they become predominantly weaker over time and lack the ability to grow plants to their full capability.

The tubes are 34", 39watts each, four tubes in total. Thanks for ur replies guys

 

[minnnt]

Works out roughly at 1.1wpg. Should be adequate for undemanding plants.

 

[elmo666]

Thanks for the replies, much apprecited

 

[ian]

T5's will last for as long as they produce light over a planted aquarium.

 

[elmo666]

T5's will last for as long as they produce light over a planted aquarium.

HI Ian, by that do you mean they will be effective up until the tube fails?? sorry if that's a naive question, not had any experience with these tubes before. Will four tubes be sufficient? Thanks.

 

[minnnt]

So i was wrong then