Where to buy T5 Lighting in Lower Mainland?

[IluvHockey]

Originally Posted by dirtyreefer

I keep hearing about how great T5 lighting is for heat dissipation and was wondering where you can purchase these bulbs. I know J&L sells Ice Cap ballasts, but everything else I'm not sure of.

What does T5 mean? Is it a brand or a type of HO or VHO bulb? Can someone lead me in the right direction as I am upgrading my lighting and considering using T5 instead of MH (because of the heat issues).

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

King Ed has the throw away type (Heilos) in stock, you have to ask for them or look very hard for them. That includes a built-in ballast. T5 are actually HO lights. If you are starting new it would be a good setup to combine these with metal halides. You could also check with jack from Ocean Aquatics I think they were looking to carry them soon.