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  1. StevenA

    Defective tubes?

    I've got an Arcadia luminaire with these two T8 tubes in it. I've put two new tubes in, two new starters, and a new fuse in the plug, but all that happens is the tubes flicker but won't come on properly, does that mean it needs a new ballast? Can you buy these from eBay or somewhere or is it...
  2. StevenA

    Defective tubes?

    When the tubes are blackened at the end, I assume this means they no longer work?
  3. StevenA

    pod lighting

    I've used a couple of those very light fittings before, and not had any problems with either of them :D
  4. StevenA

    how much lighting for my 260l tank

    Sound advice indeed 8) I've also got an Osaka 260 and only use 2 x 39w at the moment on an 8 hour photo period, and using pressurised Co2 and EI dosing, and so far so good :wink:
  5. StevenA

    Height of lights

    Hi all i have a Fluval Osaka 260 which has overtank lighting which is fixed to a bracket secured to the back of the cabinet. My question is this, is there an ideal height for the lights above the water surface? On my last setup, a Rio 180, the luminaire was about 6 inches above the surface...
  6. StevenA

    Cheap HO T5 fluorescent tubes - Update with photos

    Used these guys a few weeks ago for the first time, because i saw this thread. Ordered 3x 39w tubes, delivered within 3 days, unfortunately one of them was faulty so i phoned them and they ordered and dispatched a new tube to me while i was on the phone :D , which was delivered within two days...
  7. StevenA

    2ft Over Tank Luminaire

    Yea i've got a 3x24w and also a 3x39w, can't fault either of them really, they both work well on their respective tanks, they look pretty good, and the guy that sells them in Germany got both of mine to me within 5 or 6 days from paying for them. :D
  8. StevenA

    new T5 luminaire on its way - thankyou

    I also have a 3x 24w from that company on my 2ft tank. Had it for a couple of months now and it's been excellent. I also bought a 3x 39w one for my Rio 180 about a year ago, and that's a great luminaire too. If you need any new tubes for it then use this company http://www.lampspecs.co.uk/ they...
  9. StevenA

    What tubes?

    I've had the tubes for about a year now, so should they be replaced anyway?
  10. StevenA

    What tubes?

    Hi all, i have a 100cm overtank luminaire that i wish to replace the tubes in. It has 3x 39w T5's in it, and i think they are standard daylight tubes. I want to promote better plant growth, so should i buy 3 Grolux tubes or 2 Grolux and a new daylight tube or another combination? The site i use...
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