do t5 HO bulbs need to burn in?

[autoponicz]

i got the new aquactinics t5 fixture....and its not as bright as i thought it would be....people say its very bright......so im guessing the bulbs need to break in or burn in to reach its full potential.....anyone can confirm this?

 

[Wes]

they do have a burn in period and i think they will appear brighter to you in a few days.

what bulbs are you using?

 

[autoponicz]

thanks wes you were the guy i was looking for...i know you have t5's with sps in the tank...
bulbs are
-front-
aquablue +
pure actinic
midday
actinic +
aquablue +
-back-

all g-man bulbs....
i just had them on the tank today and fired them up......i was disappointed.......but they do seem to have gotten brighter.....
so you say they need a few days burn in.....now i feel better
the fixture is on a 50 breeder about 2 1/2" above the top of the black rim

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

can you take a picture?

 

[autoponicz]

i dont have a pic with it on the tank.....just a pic of the fixture and bulbs

[IMG]http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/toisanjim/IMG_0176.jpg

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

i think im going to up grade to t5s