Finding HE(NO) bulbs

Beeman

Beeman

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I'm having a very hard time finding T5-HE or NO replacement bulbs. I've been to Zoomeds site, and all their T5's seem to be HO. Any standard NO bulbs are T8's. I've yet to find a site that offers T5-HE/NO bulbs! Did I make a mistake buying a T5-HE fixture? :wacko:
 
Beeman

Beeman

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Bulbs measure 46" in a 48" Deep Blue fixture. HE is the same as NO from what I understand.
 
londonloco

londonloco

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I also bought a Deep Blue HE fixture, and it does take NO bulbs, but it's brand new, so I won't be replacing bulbs hopefully for years. My other T5NO fixtures are these:

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/209809/product.web

They take 18W bulbs, like these:

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/209361/product.web

Even tho it says 30", the bulb is NOT, it's 24".

Your fixture should take a T5 28W bulb, like this:

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/209258/product.web

Notice it says T5, NOT T5HO, as long as it's a T5 28W bulb, you'll be fine.
 
Beeman

Beeman

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Hey Loni, I just did a closer inspect. The bulbs measure 45 1/2". I've read your recent posts about this fixture. How do you like yours? My other concern is whether it will be sufficient light for a 24" deep lightly planted tank. I suppose I can replace the actinic bulb with another to amp up the output.
 
londonloco

londonloco

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Hi Barry, I like the fixture a lot. I love the slightly blueish tint the tank has (my fixture has one 10K bulb and one actinic bulb), fish colors really "pop". In a room with 3 other tanks that have 6500K and pink grow bulb tanks, makes the other planted tanks look real yellow. The tank I have the Deep Blue fixture on is a 75g, 21" high, and I have the same concern you do, I'm going to give it a go with the 10K and actinic light. All I have in the tank is anubias, java windelov and a small crypt, I'm hoping the 10K will be enough light. Below is a pic of the tank, staying cycled with tetra's, waiting for the Mbuna to arrive.

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Beeman

Beeman

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Looks good Loni. We'll have to compare notes as time goes by. I'm stocking mine with SA cichlids. Good luck going forward, and many thanks for the comments. Barry
 
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