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Phil1988 · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: UV tube lengths?

As in my other post I'm after something to do with measurements...

Is there a UV tube that is 30cm (12inches) long? I can only find ones that are 15inches...I hope that's not the smallest they do.

Jase · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject:

Why not get a longer one and spread it across the top, it'll use less power and cost less. Wink

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Phil1988 · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:11 pm Post subject:

Do you think this would be OK for keeping plants alive in a tank or do they actually need UV tubes?

http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/variant_detail.asp?var=3025

Jase · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

I use a T5 daylight bulb for my exo-terra is perfect Wink

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MJ · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:18 pm Post subject:

Get a CF light and use a dome reflector it will keep the plants alive fine and you wont have to worry about finding one short enough for the viv.
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Jas · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: UV tube lengths?

Phil1988 · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject:

Where would I get the right power pack for the tube in the link?

Phil1988 · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject:

Or is there a way to turn a T8 power pack into a T5?

Phil1988 · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject:

Would this one be better? And could I power it with a normal starter unit?

http://www.bltdirect.co.uk/item716.htm

MJ · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: