Are T5 LEDS same as T5 Fluorescents?

[Tamberav]

Oh... I missed location

I know they have AI prime there, but yes, more expensive.

 

[LeftyReefer]

what about some aliexpress reefing LED bars as an option?

 

[Uzair Aiman]

Those, nicrew, or led bars like orphek or quanta are great for the price. I'm not sure though how much these are in the op's country or their availability there

Thats one of the main problems I face here, the availability of the items. Ill do some more research on what I can find here

 

[Uzair Aiman]

what about some aliexpress reefing LED bars as an option?

Not really sure about aliexpress and if its trustworthy. Heard that aliexpress' shipment are kinda bonkers

 

[Spare time]

Thats one of the main problems I face here, the availability of the items. Ill do some more research on what I can find here

If you find some bulbs and you have questions, you can post it on here and see if the t5 crowd can help you narrow down bulbs if you can't get a hold of t5 bulbs made for reef tanks. If you do so, make sure to try and find the spectrum and other details of the bulb

 

[LeftyReefer]

Not really sure about aliexpress and if its trustworthy. Heard that aliexpress' shipment are kinda bonkers

I've ordered several things, including the LED light bar, and have never had an issue. Not saying it can't happen, but I've never had any issues. I buy all my Jebao equipment from Aliexpress, which has been (3) different wavemakers, a doser, and a pump. I've also ordered the LED bar. Often times, you can select shipping from a US warehouse now. If not, shipping from china can take a couple weeks.

There are sellers on there will even make custom spectrum led bars for you. you tell them what color emitters you want and in what order and they will make it for you.... or you can just go with one of the off the shelf models. I got one of the 470nm bars for additional coverage on my tank. Planning to add another one too.