Lighting

[TommyLiNy]

So Ive been looking into ordering lights for my 55gallon. Ive been on fishneedit.com and its $98.99 shipped. My question is Home Depot sell a 48" dual T5 fixture for $35, if I can get the bulbs from my lfs wouldnt that be the same?? They sell coralife and current T5HO bulbs and it would save me about $25. Was thinking I could make my own fixture with the old houseing. What do you think?

 

[fort384]

There is a difference between t5 and t5ho. The reflectors on t5ho fixtures are what make them so great. I am thinking the ones at home depot are not ho and I doubt they are individually reflected so it won't be the same thing. T5ho bulbs will not light in a reg t5 ballast.

 

[TommyLiNy]

Thanks Fort I was curious to see if there was a difference.