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Is This T5 bulb going to work?

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Guillo1

I have a 4 bulb 24" T5 fixture laying around from my reef tank. I only have 10K and actinic Blue bulbs for it. The other day I went to Homedepot I found some T5 bulbs for it. It is not a common bulb to find since it only measures around 22". It didn't have much info on the packaging only that its 14 watts and 3000K. I took a chance and bought 2 but now that I did some more research it seems that it only puts out 1350 lumens which I think is kinda weak. Will it work or should I return them?

Will a 10,000k bulb do anything for the plants?
 
Guillo1 said:
I have a 4 bulb 24" T5 fixture laying around from my reef tank. I only have 10K and actinic Blue bulbs for it. The other day I went to Homedepot I found some T5 bulbs for it. It is not a common bulb to find since it only measures around 22". It didn't have much info on the packaging only that its 14 watts and 3000K. I took a chance and bought 2 but now that I did some more research it seems that it only puts out 1350 lumens which I think is kinda weak. Will it work or should I return them?
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Not very good! but it will get you started when they sprout, You will need something better asap. It depends on the grow space as well. If two ft works, I suggest a t5 8,000 lumen 6500K light
 
megahot said:
Not very good! but it will get you started when they sprout, You will need something better asap. It depends on the grow space as well. If two ft works, I suggest a t5 8,000 lumen 6500K light
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going to take them back to homedepot.... I really just want to get get some plants going while the weather warms up some more.
 
Guillo1 said:
going to take them back to homedepot.... I really just want to get get some plants going while the weather warms up some more.
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If you want to go the cheap route you can get 3 of the 24inch grow lights at walmart for $11 a piece. this will get you going for 2-3 weeks after they sprout. You will need to upgrade to the t5 I suggested after that which will run you about $90-$100 give or take. Make sure to get a t5 that is 6500K and has good reflectivity! Here is the one I will probably buy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-96W-4x-6400K-T5-HO-Fluorescent-Lamp-2-Grow-Light-Bulbs-Fixture-Compact-CFL-/370572569692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5647d8ac5c
 
I have been using the T5s w/reflectors for a couple of years now and they have worked nicely for me. I would definitely set it up with the 6.5ks or something close. This is just one of many links out there to the bulbs you're looking for:

http://www.gardenindoorsllc.com/shop/index.php?q=node/60
 
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