New Lighting, These Any Good?

[paradiddle]

http/bit.ly/127OrZu

Anyone bought these or know of any led lights?

 

[Elrohirthehasty]

T5's are just another format of flourescent bulbs.  The bigger ones that you usually see in longer fixtures in hallways and warehouses and stuff are usually T8s.

From what I understand, T5s are nice because you can pack in more light in smaller space because in recent decades High Output and High Efficiency T5 bulbs have been made.
 
http/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorescent-lamp_formats
 
What you posted looks like some T5 High Output set up.
 
LEDs are nice because they have a long life, and don't use very much energy.  Such are the advantages of semiconductor technology.

 

[paradiddle]

So they will do the job for a cichlid tank? Or would you recommend others?
I've got a fluval vicenza 260, it's 4ft long (120cm)

 

[baker360360]

Question??? Would LEDs provide the light needed for plants that t5s give?

 

[paradiddle]

Not sure but I have 0 plants so I just want some white light for day and then blue to be able to watch them at night

 

[paradiddle]

Also what's the difference with those and these
http/bit.ly/ROVQmR
These are 2x the price but appear to be the same?

 

[paradiddle]

Anyone know why one is £70 and one is £150??