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Juwel T5 High Lite -> HAGEN PowerGlo


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They are both HO tubes, so watt for watt they are essentially the same as long as you compare tubes of the same colour index. (if you really wanted to get technical you could adjust for the wattage and corresponding size difference, but that's OTT).

That means 45W > 39W.

But where would we be without capitalists. :lol: Juwel makes their tubes an odd length so you have to stick with their tubes; even if the ballasts are almost the same and technically compatible with the GLO HO tubes.

Switching to a GLO hood gives you the ability to buy powerglos, as GLO tubes fit in GLO hoods. [you can get HO controllers that will make any HO light work; but that's semi DIY because the length of the unit if not predetermined, but the max power (W) is]. I've never managed to grow red plants under juwels yellow + white stock lights, but that will change with a powerglo.

So basically if you aren't going to switch to powerglos, keep the juwel lighting as it is fantastic!

You can run the standard lights + the GLO lights by mounting the GLO hood at the back by taking off the rear tank cover. That will expose one of the lights, but if you mount the GLO hood there, you won't get much light escaping.

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You're more than welcome.

A cheap way of effectively doubling your output is by adding reflectors to the juwel tubes. You can either buy the expensive juwel reflectors or buy a $12 mirror from the warehouse and cut the mirror to fit perfectly over the plastic covers on the tank and stick it there.

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A cheap way of effectively doubling your output is by adding reflectors to the juwel tubes. You can either buy the expensive juwel reflectors or buy a $12 mirror from the warehouse and cut the mirror to fit perfectly over the plastic covers on the tank and stick it there.

You suggested DIY? :o :lol:

I increased by light output with tinfoil and a poly hood :lol:

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You can either buy the expensive juwel reflectors or buy a $12 mirror from the warehouse and cut the mirror to fit perfectly over the plastic covers on the tank and stick it there.

I use mylar film attached with spray glue to the hood. Glue is cheap, don't remember the cost of the mylar, it's been sitting in the closet getting pieces cut off every once in a while for 5-6 years.

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