Bought my T5 HO light...a little more dull?

bmoore09 · 08-12-2011, 01:47 PM

So I bought my T5 HO dual-lamp light.
AquaticLife 30" T5 HO 2 Lamp Fixture Freshwater AquaticLife 24 AquaticLife Lights AquaticLife T5 HO Light AquaticLife Light AquaticLife Lighting Dual Lamp T5 HO Aquatic Life

I like the looks of it, but it seems a little less bright than the stock hooked light I had before. Maybe even a hint of blue/green color? Is that normal?

Here is is now:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1052061...39734317261778

Here is was before:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1052061...86676508785858

It might be tough to tell, but the T5HO light is softer. It's less bright-white. Is it supposed to be that way, or maybe something wrong with the light? It's not bad, I just wanna make sure it's doing what it's supposed to do.

Thanks

monicaoversea · 08-12-2011, 07:57 PM

If you want more bright light,maybe you can use CREE light.

bmoore09 · 08-12-2011, 08:04 PM

I think those are really expensive. Is it possible to change the color our wattage of my light or something

bmoore09 · 08-12-2011, 08:04 PM

Or maybe its supposed to be that way...i dunno

majerah1 · 08-12-2011, 08:24 PM

It looked fine to me.I couldnt see the second pic though,so cant really compare.I think the color of it looks fine though.

monicaoversea · 08-12-2011, 10:14 PM

it is more expensive than your T5 light ,but is energy saving and environmental protection.

xLn · 08-13-2011, 02:32 AM

the bulbs are probably near the 10,000k mark to be putting out the blueish color you're seeing. you could go with a 6,700k rated t5 bulb if you wanted more white light (it will appear brighter). I personally love the blue tint.

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bmoore09 bmoore09's Photo Gallery Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 191 Name: Anthony Moore Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 3 Times Said "Thanks" 13 Times Was Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Bought my T5 HO light...a little more dull? So I bought my T5 HO dual-lamp light. AquaticLife 30" T5 HO 2 Lamp Fixture Freshwater AquaticLife 24 AquaticLife Lights AquaticLife T5 HO Light AquaticLife Light AquaticLife Lighting Dual Lamp T5 HO Aquatic Life I like the looks of it, but it seems a little less bright than the stock hooked light I had before. Maybe even a hint of blue/green color? Is that normal? Here is is now: https://picasaweb.google.com/1052061...39734317261778 Here is was before: https://picasaweb.google.com/1052061...86676508785858 It might be tough to tell, but the T5HO light is softer. It's less bright-white. Is it supposed to be that way, or maybe something wrong with the light? It's not bad, I just wanna make sure it's doing what it's supposed to do. Thanks

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