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Lighting
T5 Fluorescent Fixture
The pre-LED gold standard for planted and reef tanks - still popular for wide, even spectrum coverage.
Price: Mid
For: Both $100-$500
📖 Overview
T5 fluorescent lamps deliver strong PAR output with excellent colour rendering. Higher power draw and shorter bulb life than LEDs, but many aquarists prefer T5 spectrum for planted tanks and older reef setups.
🛒 Buying Guide
Being progressively displaced by modern high-end LED fixtures with T5 supplementation as a hybrid trend.