Does anyone use these? and if so How many watts does it put out?

aspramn · 03-28-2006, 11:04 PM

Does anyone use these? and if so How many watts does it put out?
Thank You
http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030061&Ne=2

aspramn · 03-28-2006, 11:04 PM

Sorry, the 48 inch one.

Rex Grigg · 03-29-2006, 12:31 AM

A triple tube 48" fixture will have a nominal output of 120 watts when using T12 bulbs and a nominal output of 96 watts when using T8 bulbs.

The question really is: How much light do these get into the tank.

Answer: Not enough for what you pay.

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aspramn Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 82	Does anyone use these? and if so How many watts does it put out? Does anyone use these? and if so How many watts does it put out? Thank You http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030061&Ne=2 __________________ Amber 55 gal. 2 angel's 3 red wag tail platy 2 black mollies 1 clown loach 2 cory catfish 1 oto 1 pleco 10 neon tetra's 5 lemon tetra's 5 silver tip tetra's 2 shrimp 30 gal. 10 shrimp 5 neon tetra's 1 male guppy 3 female guppy 3 baby guppy 1 pleco :fish

03-28-2006, 11:04 PM	#2
aspramn Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 82	Sorry, the 48 inch one. __________________ Amber 55 gal. 2 angel's 3 red wag tail platy 2 black mollies 1 clown loach 2 cory catfish 1 oto 1 pleco 10 neon tetra's 5 lemon tetra's 5 silver tip tetra's 2 shrimp 30 gal. 10 shrimp 5 neon tetra's 1 male guppy 3 female guppy 3 baby guppy 1 pleco :fish

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03-29-2006, 12:31 AM	#3
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	A triple tube 48" fixture will have a nominal output of 120 watts when using T12 bulbs and a nominal output of 96 watts when using T8 bulbs. The question really is: How much light do these get into the tank. Answer: Not enough for what you pay.