t5 or t8 LED tubes

daj0424

Member
Alright, I am very confused. I am purchasing a 4x54W t5 HO unit for my 90G FOWLR tank set up. I would like to also get the shimmer effect out of some like so I have a couple things I am thinking of doing but I need some help on figuring out what will work best.
Can I just buy a t5 tube LED light and just replace one of my 54W t5 fluorescent light. Will just one white one give me the shimmer effect requested? All I see on the internet are t8 LED tubes, will these work or do I have to find t5's. If so, anyone know where to find these.
The other thing I might do is just buy the Current Usa Powerbright LED's and retrofit these into the lighting system and take out 2 54w Bulbs. Has anyone done this and does it work like they say it does.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
 
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jstdv8

Guest
if you've got a 90 gallon tank and only a 4 light t-5 you should have plenty of room to add any light you want for additional light and shimmer without taking away from the existing light.
I have a 6x 54 and I have quite a bit of room on top still.
 

swimmer4uus

Member
Originally Posted by daj0424
http:///forum/post/3233681
Alright, I am very confused. I am purchasing a 4x54W t5 HO unit for my 90G FOWLR tank set up. I would like to also get the shimmer effect out of some like so I have a couple things I am thinking of doing but I need some help on figuring out what will work best.
Can I just buy a t5 tube LED light and just replace one of my 54W t5 fluorescent light. Will just one white one give me the shimmer effect requested? All I see on the internet are t8 LED tubes, will these work or do I have to find t5's. If so, anyone know where to find these.
The other thing I might do is just buy the Current Usa Powerbright LED's and retrofit these into the lighting system and take out 2 54w Bulbs. Has anyone done this and does it work like they say it does.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Simply put, it's not that simple. The electrical input for the LEDs would be different. It has to be internally designed to be put into a t5 or t8 housing. It can be done, but usually not so easy
 
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