I just recieved my Coralife T-5 series double linear strip from BigAls.com All I have to say is WOW! I never put much thought into T-5 lamps as they are much slimmer than regular flourescent bulbs. I figured that less surface area meant less light output but it doesn't seem to apply, really. Very bright with a good healthy, full spectrum. Anyway, the two lamps combined in the strip are creating about half the heat of one flourescent the same length.
The BEST thing about this light strip is its dimensions: 46.25"L x 3"W x 1"H they also make 36" 30"and 24" as well as some "mini" models for tiny tanks. Each different unit still remains 1 inch high and 3 inches wide. Thats TINY!!!!
Stats:
Coralife Freshwater Aqualight T-5 Series - Double Linear Strip
* 28 watt ColorMax full-spectrum and 28 watt 6700K plant T-5 fluorescent lamps
* On/off switch and built-in ballasts
* Sleek, designer-black aluminum housing
* Highly-polished reflector
* Acrylic lens cover
* Adjustable width tank mounts
Ideal for Freshwater and Planted Aquariums.
All in all, I am VERY pleased and plan in switching most, if not all, of my tanks to Coralife lighting systems.....
Here's a link to Coralifes parent company ESU: Energy Savers Unlimited
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