I used this to build a DIY light fixture for my aquarium with T5HO bulbs. The reflectors work great and get twice as much light into the tank as before. The only issues I had were not with the product itself, but with the lack of availability of T5 end caps that are the appropriate height. I had to use fender washers and stack about 8 of them up to bump out the reflectors so they would be positioned correctly and line up with the end caps. Also, be aware that the reflectors themselves are only 30" long, so the bulbs, being just over 34" long, extend past the reflector a little on each end, however, I don't feel that this interferes much with their effectiveness. I still get more than enough light and it's focused down into the tank with almost no spillage.
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