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Hi...I was wondering whether do T5s actually warm up like MH lights?

I just noticed my Aquablues switch on..and the tank has a slight pinkish look....

During later part of the day...the tank looks more whitish.

Is this normal or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Always something more important than fish.

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Hi, I have T5 lights installed for all my retail displays and no, they are cool like normal FLs and not scorching like MHs. The lights are called T5 because of their thinner diameter than the normal FLs. They are energy saving and produce more output for a lower wattage. As regards to spectrum, I noticed a pinkish hue in my Arcadia T5s too when switched on....could be the coloured phosphorus powder coating's reaction to the starting up process. :huh: Not a technical person really but can read more in last year end issues of FAMA or TFH on this, remember seeing some reviews.

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