Options for better (Osram compatible) T5 tubes?

[ehlim]

I am currently using Dymax 4 x 54w T5 fixture for my 422, with 2 x Osram eballasts. Have tried using Dymax (6500K), Hopar (1000k) and Osram (6500k?)tubes, but they are not sufficient to penetrate the 2 feet depth. Any recommendations for other brands of T5s that are compatible with the Osram eballasts? Thanks.

[RHX]

Is your light set equip with individual tube reflectors?

[Sunflower]

Anybody know where to get 4ft Osram T5 tube of 6500k and what is their price. . Been looking for them. Thanks

[ehlim]

Is your light set equip with individual tube reflectors?

No, the 4 T5s share 1 common reflector. I remember some bros mentioned useing ATI tubes, but I understand ATI is primarily for marine and comes in 10000K.

[RHX]

@ sunflower
You can call up NA to ask for the 4ft osram tube. They are the ones i usually go for my lights.

@ ehlim
If that's the case, upgrading the eballast will not do you any good. The best is to get light fixture with individual reflectors. It will greatly increase the efficiency of the T5 tubes. It does not mean that for ATI lights fixtures, it will have to be used on the marine tank. As long as the tubes are suitable for plants. Any light fixtures will do. The best for plants are 6500k ~ 8000k lights.

[PlAnTaNoOb]

@ sunflower
If that's the case, upgrading the eballast will not do you any good. The best is to get light fixture with individual reflectors. It will greatly increase the efficiency of the T5 tubes.

Totally agreed. My solite lightset with individual parabolic reflectors is more than twice brighter than my Hopar lightset with a shared reflector ceteris paribus. Regreted not getting another solite set instead.