Super Actinic 420 nm T-5 HO Fluorescent Tubes 48" 54W

Hurry Sale ends February 1st, 2010.Very high light output T-5 fluorescent aquarium lampsEmits 420 nm, actinic blue light ideal for reef aquariumsSpace-saving, 5/8 inch diameter lamps emit more light than other T-5 tubesThis high output fluorescent tubes emit 100 percent blue spectrum light in the 420 nm range. Special, higher-wattage T-5 HO lamps boast greater light output than conventional T-5 lamps. The result is more light from your T-5 fluorescent light fixture for spectacular, cost and space-saving benefits. Super Actinic 420 nm lamps provide proper light necessary for healthy growth of photosynthetic corals. Ideal for reef aquarium applications and coral enhancement.Use these T-5 HO Tubes as replacement tubes for the Marineland T5-48 fixture, IceCap T-5 Reflectors, or any appropriate T-5 fluorescent light fixture. Use T-5 tubes with T-5 compatible light fixtures with high-powered electronic ballasts to help increase efficiency and tube life. The average life of T-5 tubes is 2 years, with the blue/actinic spectrum lamps lasting up to 18 months.Innovative T-5 lamps boast a variable output feature. When used with IceCap Electronic Ballast Model 660 or Model 430 these lamps become Very High Output (VHO) T-5 lamps. The 24 watt, 39 watt, and 54 watt lamps respectively boost their output to 40 watt, 60 watt, and 85 watt.Please click on "More Information" for a brief introduction to T-5 lighting.