my light canopy - mix of actinic, 6.5k and 10K.

[NJ_ychung1]

hi fellow reefizens.

i have a canopy i built that has both T5 and T8 bulbs. i have a mix of actinic, 6.5K and 10K. 6 bulb system.

question is as follows.

do T5s vs T8s have different change intervals? do i need a more frequent change of bulbs for T8s or T5 or are they the same.

do i need to have diff change intervals for diff color temps? would i need to replace the lower color temps more frequently or the otherway around.

just want to be certain if there is a recommendation from experience.

thanks.

 

[Nickjr000]

I don't have t-5 so I don't know. But I wouldn't think that the color would be a factor. Usually it the type of bulb has a certain lifespan