{"product_id":"aqua-medic-aqualine-t5-plant-grow","title":"Aqua Medic Aqualine T5 Plant Grow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA growth-spectrum T5 tube for planted freshwater tanks, not a reef white.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aqua Medic Aqualine T5 Plant Grow is a T5 HO fluorescent tube tuned to the red and blue peaks plants use for photosynthesis, rather than the broad white or blue spectra built for coral colour. It is a drop-in replacement for any T5 HO fixture running the same wattage tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth-tuned spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted toward the red and blue wavelengths chlorophyll uses, rather than a display-white spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo wattages\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24 W for nano and small planted tanks, 80 W for larger or multi-tube setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-in replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits any T5 HO fixture rated for the matching wattage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAB88730\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4025901116663\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAB88733\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4025901116694\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich wattage do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the tube to what your fixture is rated for — T5 HO tubes are sized to a specific wattage and will not run correctly on a ballast built for a different one. A 24 W tube suits a single-tube nano or small planted tank; 80 W suits larger tanks or fixtures running multiple tubes, where you want one tube dedicated to growth spectrum alongside display tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater planted aquariums where the priority is plant growth rather than a display spectrum. Not intended as your only tube on a heavily planted or high-tech CO2 tank — most keepers run one Plant Grow alongside a broader-spectrum display tube rather than relying on it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eT5 tube output drops well before the tube stops lighting up — plan on replacing it on a yearly cycle in a planted tank you are pushing hard, rather than waiting for it to visibly dim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's standard warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard parcel from North Lakes, QLD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run this as my only tube?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, but most planted tanks look better with a display-spectrum tube alongside it — the growth spectrum alone tends to read yellow-green rather than natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my existing T5 fixture?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny T5 HO fixture rated for the same wattage will run it — check the wattage marked on your existing tube or fixture before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it help with algae?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo more or less than any other light source — algae responds to nutrient levels and photoperiod, not tube spectrum. Keep the photoperiod consistent and have a nutrient-uptake plan in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe do not have a manufacturer-stated lifespan figure for this exact tube. As a general T5 HO guide, plan on replacing annually in a heavily planted tank, even though it will keep lighting for longer than that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Medic","offers":[{"title":"24w","offer_id":55285030191395,"sku":"AB88730","price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"80w","offer_id":55335270678819,"sku":"AB88733","price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/AB88730.jpg?v=1786073125","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aqua-medic-aqualine-t5-plant-grow","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}