Super Actinic 420nm T-5 HO Fluorescent Tubes

This high output fluorescent tubes emit 100% blue spectrum light in the 420 nm range. Special, higher-wattage T-5 HO lamps boast greater light output than conventional T-5 lamps. The result is more light from your T-5 fluorescent light fixture for spectacular, cost and space-saving benefits. Super Actinic 420 nm lamps provide proper light necessary for healthy growth of photosynthetic corals. Ideal for reef aquarium applications and coral enhancement.

Use these T-5 HO Tubes as replacement tubes for the Marineland T5-48 fixture or any appropriate T-5 fluorescent light fixture. Use T-5 tubes with T-5 compatible light fixtures with high-powered electronic ballasts to help increase efficiency and tube life. The average life of T-5 tubes is 2 years, with the blue/actinic spectrum lamps lasting up to 18 months.

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Economical aquarium lighting takes an exciting step forward with the introduction of the latest in fluorescent lighting technology. The T-5 HO (high output) lamp is only 5/8" in diameter. These thin tubes produce almost twice the light output of standard fluorescent tubes. In addition to their brightness, you can fit more of these slim tubes into the same amount of space. This means more light in less space. T-5 tubes are an economical, high light output option for both fresh and saltwater applications.