T-12? WHAT IS THIS BLASPHEMY???

So, Im derping around at www.fishlore.com (Excellent site for fishtanks shit) and, I see info about VHO florescents.

So, naturally, my next step is to go to drsfosterandsmith to see if they've got them. Well, sure enough, they do. T-12 VHO florescent bulb after T-12 VHO florescent bulb.... no dice on a fixture however.

Where do T-12 Fixtures exist where I may partake of their awesomeness?

Update: I did find some REALLY REALLY old T-12 ballasts, made for a commercial building. They look like they were made in the 70's though. I'm worried that if I tried to do VHO on them they'd completely assplode all over mah ass. So, I know what they look like at least.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander Newman on June 27, 2012 at 6:36am

Embarassing story:
I thought my T12's were T8's for EVER until I finally noticed the size difference at walmart.

Solution: T5's dog. Trust me. Don't fuck yourself in the long run those T12s wont do it.
at LEAST get dual T8's unless you're planning to keep like ONLY Java moss, and Java ferns or something.

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Permalink Reply by Balaam ramirez on January 20, 2013 at 12:56am

Yes t5 but make sure they are t5ho. They will probably grow almost anytype of plant (depends on your depth) there is a good chart comparing the lights on this website: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105774