T5 Lighting
T5 fish tank lighting
T5 lighting is a type of fluorescent lighting that focuses more on illumination as oppose to heat generation. When used for aquarium lighting it can produce a very unique effect in relation to the water that creates a sort of mysterious vibe when you look at it.
By choosing T5 lighting you will have aligned yourself with the benefits that come with it. First and foremost, it last way longer than most , at a rate of 2000 every 2 feet of light depending on the amount of T5 lighting you have in place. You should be very well off when it comes to light. A very efficient light at about 54 watts can produce 5000 lumens which is about 83 lumens per watt. This means that you get a higher energy output for less costs to keep it maintained. So it’s cheaper and saves you money for your aquarium lighting in the long run.
T5 lighting has amazing maintenance and very little down time if any at all. This type of light whether it be T5 or T8 never loses its luminosity. There is very little difference between a brand new light and one that has been functional for over a year.
Those of you who know about fluorescent lights and some that of you don’t know that the colour of an old bulb is more pleasing to the eye than one that makes everything look dead. When you walk into a doctor’s office and they have T5 lighting, you instantly know it because everything is white and it almost feel empty. With the wide variety of T5 aquarium lighting available, it’s not a 1 glow fits all. Rather they are very customizable and can be changed for your own preference depending on how much you’re willing to pay.
Size does matter when it comes to fish tank lights and it’s always nice to know that with T5 lighting you can customize it to fit any angle and design that you have going for you. While they aren’t made of rubber, the slick potential behind every T5 light gives you the freedom to get creative with your own tank.
One of the main benefits of T5 lighting and one of the reason they have grown in popularity is because of the instant restrike ability with all of the lights. This means that if there is a power outage, your light swill automatically come back on when power is restored, if the switch is on. Unlike old Watson bulbs that can take up to 5 minutes to re-strike to let you know that power is back on.
T5 lighting is ideal for aquarium lighting, based on its functionality and its use ability along with its cost friendly approach to efficiency, there really isn’t another bulb like it. So to recap, you are saving money by choosing T5 lighting and you are able to customize it to whatever you want it to look like and be seen as.