QUICK> Do T5's absolutely, positively need a fan in the fixture?

[el-reefo]

Or can it go about without one?

Thanks!!!

 

[couchpotato300]

i never had a fan in my t5 setup

 

[el-reefo]

thanks!

 

[crab0000]

My Tek Light doesn't have any fans. Some say you will get more PAR with active cooling, but it's not needed fopr them to work.

 

[glxtrix]

It's best to have fans if you overdrive them....this will help prolong the life of the bulb.

 

[william1]

Most people use some sort of fan.