Item Code: 16-AF505
The ColorMax fluorescent lamp provides beautiful full-spectrum light. This light simulates the sun at high noon with a slight cloud haze. The lamp provides a higher environmental quality for aquarium plants and animals that are dependent on a reliable light source.
* Enhances the natural beauty of freshwater fish and plants.
* High intensity output.
* Rugged construction for dependable long life.
* Rapid start bulb fits all compatible standard and electronic ballasts.
* For 12" fixtures, actual tube length of 11.25".
* 360 degree output.
* 8 Watt NO (Normal Output) T5 (5/8" diameter) bulb.
* Note: On a rare occasion, bulbs are shipped to us without their outer bulb sleeve. If you must have the factory sleeve with the bulb, please note it in the "Comments" section on page 2 of the order check out. This may delay your order if we're out of bulbs with sleeves. Remember, MOST of our orders are shipped WITH sleeves. Thank you for understanding.
FAQ:
Q. Some of my bulbs seem to be dark at the ends, is this used?
A. Some bulbs have a slightly darker end to them when they arrive from the factory. Sometimes when you test a bulb (we light all bulbs before they are shipped), it will have a slightly dark end. There is nothing wrong with the bulb, and it will perform fine.
Q. I plugged in my new Coralife bulbs, and noticed a slight flicker / “strobing” effect at the ends, is this defective?
A. It depends. There can be many causes to that type of “strobing” effect. Most of the time, it occurs on new ballasts, and will go away after a few days. If it persists, then it could be a number of things, such as a bad ballast, or incorrect ballast. Give us a call at 877-995-2677 if it doesn't go away after a few days, and we'll do our best to help you out!
Normal Output (NO) and Very High Output (VHO) length and wattage list:
18" NO = 15W, VHO = N/A
24" NO = 18W, 20W, VHO = 75W
30" NO = 25W, VHO = N/A
36" NO = 30W, VHO = 95W
48" NO = 36W, 40W, VHO = 110W
60" NO = N/A, VHO = 140W
72" NO = N/A, VHO = 160W