Where to buy the GE 6500k T5 bulb?

[Herbie's Reef]

I have been looking for the GE 6500k T5 bulb to use in my 36" ATI fixture. I have seen others such as Coral Euphoria implement it and I would like to give it a try. However I cannot seem to find it available anywhere. I have spent hours just searching for a place to buy this bulb but come up empty handed. Does anyone else know where I could find one?
Would other 6500k bulbs be just as effective as the GE brand?
Thank You

 

[00W]

Reef Brite makes a 6700K bulb. Pretty similar. Premium aquatics.
Geissman makes a 6000K bulb. That's as close as I know about.
Reef Brite are fine bulbs.

 

[oreo54]

I have been looking for the GE 6500k T5 bulb to use in my 36" ATI fixture. I have seen others such as Coral Euphoria implement it and I would like to give it a try. However I cannot seem to find it available anywhere. I have spent hours just searching for a place to buy this bulb but come up empty handed. Does anyone else know where I could find one?
Would other 6500k bulbs be just as effective as the GE brand?
Thank You

Osram/Sylvania 965's are another option.
Code is, first digit is CRI, second 2 K temp.
So 90 cri 6500k, 865's should be easier to find.
OR something like this..
https://www.lightbulbs.com/product/sunlite-30429

T5 Replacement Bulb | Gardener's Supply

When it's time to replace the light bulbs in your SunLite Garden, these fluorescent bulbs are the perfect choice.

www.gardeners.com

SunBlaster Replacement T5HO Lamp – 36", 1 Count | Johnny's Selected Seeds

www.johnnyseeds.com

 

[oreo54]

OK, I believe the "sunlite" brand may be re-badged Osram lights.
Why? Uses the same type of code letters.. so maybe?
Then maybe not..
GE Starcoat catalog listing for t5ho
46748.... F39W/T5/865/ECO

GE 46748 - F39W/T5/865/ECO - High Output T5 Bulbs - 39 Watt - 6500K | 1000Bulbs.com

Shop for GE 46748 T5 linear fluorescents at 1000Bulbs.com. Stark white 6500K is a great energy saving option for offices and more.

www.1000bulbs.com

Sunlite 30429 F39T5/865/HO 39 Watt T5 High Output High Performance Straight Tube Linear Fluorescent Light Bulb, Mini Bi-Pin (G5) Base, Daylight

This Fluorescent 39 watt 6500K daylight T5 high output high performance straight tube features a mini bi-pin base, provides a light output of 3100 lumens at a color rendering index (CRI) of 82 and can last an average of, 20,000 hours.

www.bulbs2u.com

865.... 80 cri 6500K
Certainly priced ok.

Bulbs like the Geisseman "midday" are 6500k-like but sort of "enhanced" and as such 4x the cost of the sunlite brand.

 

[jda]

These might be harder to find since they are general purpose lights, which are being phased out. If you do find some, then get a case. I got a case a few years ago and they were like $3-4 a bulb.

 

[Herbie's Reef]

Thanks for all the different options. I do believe that I found the actual GE 6500k light though.
https://www.adlsupply.com/fluorescent-bulbs/ge-46748-f39w-t5-865-eco/
Not sure if this is a reputable site to order from though... Any thoughts on this. If this doesn't work I will probably use the Sunlite 30439 from bulbs 2 u.

 

[oreo54]

Thanks for all the different options. I do believe that I found the actual GE 6500k light though.
https://www.adlsupply.com/fluorescent-bulbs/ge-46748-f39w-t5-865-eco/
Not sure if this is a reputable site to order from though... Any thoughts on this. If this doesn't work I will probably use the Sunlite 30439 from bulbs 2 u.

Depends .. if you want 5 or 10...
Oddly lists GE as Osram.....
So we got GE/Osram/Sylvania as the same bulb by inference.

Pretty sure you can throw Sunlite in there.

Also pretty sure any "865" bulb will be fairly equivalent.

But.. it is an assumption.

Web site "looks" fine...I'd not be surprised at high shipping costs though.

OH...

Discontinued replaced with Osram F39W-T5-865

GE 4ft are still in stock, not the 3ft.