Best Lightning Brands?

[guilletto]

Hi everybody! I'm searching the best T5 to plants growth and for UVB.
I have found:
Solar Raptor
Arcadia
Lucky Reptile
What should I buy?
Thnks!

[deranged chipmunk]

It's not really about the fixture. Sure, more expensive fixtures have more features and may have some better quality parts, but when it comes to lighting and plants, it's all about the bulbs. Geissman are the best.

[guilletto]

It's not really about the fixture. Sure, more expensive fixtures have more features and may have some better quality parts, but when it comes to lighting and plants, it's all about the bulbs. Geissman are the best.

I have just read about it and there is something doesn't convince me... 24W 1400 Lm. What are the advantages of this brand for you?

[deranged chipmunk]

I don't use them. Can't afford them. Lol bit I know people who do. I know they hold their spectrums longer than other brands, so you can go longer before replacing them due to degradation. Also, they are supposed to have much "cleaner" light.

Also, as it is the popular way of recommending lighting, wattage and lumens are misleading. The par value of said lights are what counts. Unfortunately, manufacturers do not include that rating on their packaging and you need a special meter to read it.