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Aquarium light bulbs;
*Newest technology T-2 6400 K aquarium lights and fixtures;
Superior performance compared to older technology T5
*T-8 lamps Via Aqua 380, 680, 950

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HO Sub Miniature T2 and Standard T8 Lights


Unique new generation T2 fluorescent aquarium lamps and fixtures provide high lumen, high PAR light in a small space, even smaller than the older generation T5 lamps/lights. The full spectrum T2 can also be used in the home or mini Greenhouses.

As well we also sell hard to find T8 lights to fit many Via Aqua Aquariums (such as the VA 380 & 680) and similar.
Light starters are also available for the T8 lights.

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T- 2 Aquarium Lamps and Fixtures

• 7 mm Diameter
• 13 watt lamp approximately 19 inches (49 cm) (the fixture is 21-1/4 inches)
• Very Low Profile
• Axial type Wedge base
• VHO/ 82 CRI
• 13 watt, 6400 K, 950 lumens; 73 LUMENS PER WATT which is 70% more lumens per watt than most bulbs, making this one of the best planted aquarium bulbs available!
• Now Available; Actinic Blue T2
• For freshwater OR saltwater use (excellent for SW zooanthellic/symbiotic algae growth), or even home lighting too for economical space saving healthy full spectrum lighting.
• A LOT of light from a very small lamp that takes up little space! In fact one 13 watt T2 produces as much light as two comparable 6400 K 15 watt CFLs (13 watts vs. 30 watts for the same light!) Click on the picture to the left for a comparison.
• 10,000 hour lamp
• Great for DIY applications in hoods where space is a premium!
• A must have for small planted aquariums or nano/pico marine aquariums, especially where space is a premium


*#301 13 watt HO Fixture for T-2, INCLUDING bulb! - $25.99
*#301 11 Watt HO Fixture for T-2, INCLUDING bulb! - $24.99

*#302 13 Watt HO Fixture for T-2, INCLUDING bulb! - $29.99
• The 302 model has clear rotating directional lenses, the newest innovation in sub miniature T2 or T5 lights! (see pictures below, especially the second set)
*#301 11 Watt HO Fixture for T-2, INCLUDING bulb! - $24.99
*T-2 Sub-Miniature Fluorescent Tube lamps- $10.99


• These T2 fixtures are great for retrofitting small hoods in aquariums with little space needing an intense plant light (or lighting a shelf of bettas), includes on/off switch
• 13 Watt 301 Fixture measures 21-1/4 inches (54 cm)
• 13 Watt 302 Fixture Measures Length; 21-1/8” (53.6 cm); width is 7/8" (2.3 cm); the depth is 1-5/8" (4.3 cm)
• 11 Watt Fixture measures 17 inches (43.3 cm)
• Includes mounting brackets for shelf mounting as well. Easily mounted in hoods, canopies, or simply above the aquarium.
• Electronic Ballast
• Linkable; fixtures can be connected in series (end to end), or in parallel via connecting plugs that are provided with each fixture.

• With linkable feature this is not only an inexpensive replacement for older style aquarium light fixtures, it is far superior to much of what is currently available including the older technology T5 fixtures/lamps. For example, two of these fixtures linked together (forming a longer fixture with two lamps) would work well for most 60 gallon Freshwater aquarium OR for the same tank one could add two sets side by side for planted aquariums or even many saltwater aquariums including reefs.

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The picture to the left shows the newer versatile 302 T2 Light Fixtures with both the 6400K Daylight and Actinic Blue
Please note that the model #302 T2 is the newest innovation of T2 lights, we only ordered a limited number for the last production run as we wanted to test these first (we did not want to purchase a large number of fixtures in case they failed our tests), for this reason after these passed tests and went on sale, these sold out quickly. We have more ordered for production, however this process takes time and we do not expect more until sometime in March.


T2 Light Fixtures are made exclusively for American Aquarium Products by Jinghua background lighting CO.,LTD

T- 8 Aquarium Lamps (for Via Aqua Aquariums and others)

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*11", 10 watt Daylight bulb -$8.99
Also available; 11"/10 watt Actinic Blue
• Fits Via Aqua 380 and other aquariums requiring an 11-1/4 inch (approx. 12" pin to pin) bulb.
• T8-10D 11
• UPC: 006903721783
• Wattage: 10
• Color: 10,000K Daylight
• Length: 11.25" without pins/ 11.75” with pins

* NEC Bio-Lux #FL 10BR; 10 watt, 13" Bulb -$10.99;
Also available; 13"/10 watt Actinic Blue- $10.99
• For Via Aqua 380 requiring a 13" bulb
• 13 inches not counting pins
• 13.5 inches with pins

* NEC Bio-Lux #FL 15BR; 15 watt, 17" Bulb- $11.99
• For Via Aqua 680 Aquarium & others
• Exact measurements; 17.25 inches not counting pins
• 17.75 inches with pins

*Atmans (Via Aqua/Jebo) 23.5 inch 8500K Daylight Replacement bulb- $16.99

• for Via Aqua 620 Aquarium

*NEC Bio-Lux #FL30SSBR; 30 watt, 36", T8 Bulb- $24.99
(Only two available)
• For VA 950 Aquarium
• Exact measurements; 35.25 inches without pins
• 35.75 inches with pins

* Also available: FS-2 Starters (see drop down menu below)