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Old August 19th, 2010  
Fish Keeper
 
Trying to find a specific fixture online

I have a light strip that I really like, and I am trying to find it online but am having some trouble.

Here is what is on the box. (I just had a LFS order this light for me, got it today and it was defective, I returned it and decided to find it myself as it took them a month and a half to actually order this for me because they kept forgetting.)

It's a Coralife brand, 30 inch 36 watt,

T-5 Series Double Linear Strip
30 Inch Colormax Full Spectrum & 6700K Plant Lamps
Freshwater aqualight T-5

This is all the information that is on the box, retails for around $50.00 usd.

Anyone know where I can find this online? I've search on Dr. Fosters and Smith, but they only have the HO T-5's. I really want this light for my 29Gallon tank as it looks great on the one I have it on and my plants are growing like crazy. I am so bummed I waited so long for this 2nd light and it didn't work.

Joe
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Old August 19th, 2010  
Fish Keeper
 
I believe all T5 are HO whether or not they are labeled as such because their light output is being compared to standard T8 fixtures.
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Old August 19th, 2010  
Fish Keeper
 
Whoah, thanks! That's exactly it.

You rock.

Joe
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Old August 19th, 2010  
Fish Keeper
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Monmouth View Post
I believe all T5 are HO whether or not they are labeled as such because their light output is being compared to standard T8 fixtures.
I don't think that's accurate, T5 I believe is just the fixture size. All the comparable size T5 HO's are like 200+ dollars, this one is 50. I could be wrong though, I usually am.
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Old August 19th, 2010  
Fish Keeper
 
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I don't think that's accurate, T5 I believe is just the fixture size. All the comparable size T5 HO's are like 200+ dollars, this one is 50. I could be wrong though, I usually am.
Just looked it up and you are right. They are available in High Efficiency (14-35 watts) or High Output (24-80 watts) according to Wikipedia.
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Old August 19th, 2010  
Fish Keeper
 
Well, I just ordered my new one a minute ago. Good to go.
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