replacement bulbs

[reefnoob]

I have a current usa nova extremem pro. On the website it says that it has T5HO slimpaq bulbs. For replacement bulbs do I have to buy this kind or can I buy a different brand? And what exactly is slimpaq? Can I buy a bulb without whatever slimpaq is? Can I just buy any bulb as long as it is the same length as my fixture?

 

[bjohanson1234]

You can buy any t5 HO lamp that is the same length any wattage. Slimpaq is just a brand.

 

[reefnoob]

So it doesn't matter how many watts are in the bulb?

 

[BL1]

The watts are standard based on the length. 48" bulbs are 54w, 36" bulbs are 39w, etc.

 

[bjohanson1234]

Sorry, that was a typo. Meant to say same length AND wattage.

 

[reefnoob]

The watts are standard based on the length. 48" bulbs are 54w, 36" bulbs are 39w, etc.

So they would never be a different wattage? I'm just making double sure.

 

[BL1]

A T5HO will not, a regular T5 bulb would though (the kinds they sell at Lowe's).

 

[reefnoob]

Alright, I'll just make sure I buy T5HO.Thanks.

 

[reefnoob]

By the way, what color combination should I use? I have a 6 bulb fixture.