{"product_id":"eco-tech-t5-ho-light-unit","title":"Eco Tech T5 HO Light Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-output T5 fixture that pairs with almost any T5 HO tube.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Eco Tech T5 HO Light Unit is a reflector-backed fluorescent light fixture for aquariums, planted terrariums and reptile enclosures. It's sold as a bare unit — you choose and fit the T5 HO tube that suits your setup, whether that's a planted-tank spectrum tube or a reptile UVB tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror-tech reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e — a polished reflector said to increase usable light output by up to 300% compared with an unreflected tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 W, 24 W, 39 W and 54 W, matched to common T5 HO tube lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — surface-mount it or suspend it above the enclosure; the 8 W unit can also sit on or inside a terrarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60 mm wide and 40–45 mm high, so it sits neatly on a rim without dominating the setup\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\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e315 x 60 x 45 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 W or 15 W, 300 mm T5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECT29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e575 x 60 x 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 W T5 HO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECT30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e875 x 60 x 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 W T5 HO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECT31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1175 x 60 x 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 W T5 HO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECT32\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 wattage to the T5 HO tube length you want to run: 8 W units take a 300 mm tube, 24 W around 550–600 mm, 39 W around 850–900 mm, and 54 W around 1150–1200 mm. Check your tube's stated length before ordering, since the fixture and tube need to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e the light unit, reflector and mounting fittings for surface or suspension mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the T5 HO tube itself. This is sold separately — for reptile UVB use, the tube's own UV index and gradient data from its manufacturer is what determines a safe basking distance, not this fixture. For planted aquariums, any same-wattage high-output T5 tube will fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquariums, planted terrariums and reptile enclosures, once fitted with a tube suited to that use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e use as a complete UVB lighting solution straight out of the box — it's a housing only, and needs a UVB-rated tube fitted before it provides any UV output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuns on 240 V \/ 50 Hz AU mains power. Fit only a tube matching the unit's stated wattage, and mount it securely using the supplied fittings before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA T5 HO tube matched to the fixture's wattage — a planted-spectrum tube for aquariums, or a UVB tube such as those in the ReptiSun T5 range for reptile enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer warranty. Standard shipping applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this come with a light tube?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The unit is sold as the fixture and reflector only — you'll need to buy a compatible T5 HO tube separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it for reptile UVB lighting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, once fitted with a UVB-rated T5 HO tube of the matching wattage. Use the tube manufacturer's own UV index and distance data to set a safe basking distance — this fixture doesn't produce UV on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the reflector do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe polished mirror-tech reflector directs more of the tube's light downward into the tank or enclosure instead of it being lost sideways or upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I mount it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied fittings to either surface-mount it on the rim or suspend it above the enclosure. 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