Lighting

[cap1384]

Hello,
I was wondering if any T5 ballast would work for aquarium lighting? I know I should use light bulbs that are specificaly for aquariums. But what about the ballast. I was looking around for lighting and it would be much cheaper to buy a ballast from a local light store than to buy one from an LFS, or mail order.

[Mgamer20o0]

yea it will be fine. get daylight bulbs 6500k-10000k bulbs.

[Bk718]

I believe as its for the specific watts you are going to use it for.

[cap1384]

this makes this hobby a lil cheaper for me i can take the demo lights (when we demo kitchens we throw away alot of UC(under cabinet) lights )

[Mgamer20o0]

yes it can save lots. finding none aquatic items to be used in the tanks save a lot.

[Lily'sDad]

There's no reason you have to use aquarium bulbs.