Fluorescent lighting problem

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  1. lyndon

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    Hay guys me again

    I found some 36w fluorescent light fittings. the tube for this is like 120cm which is the same size as my tank. is it possible to use a smaller tube on the 36w ballast?
     
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    Yes, but you will overdrive the tubes and wear them out faster
     
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    How much faster?
     
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