T-5 fixture question

[ostrow]

I once put a PC light on top/across of a 75 gal AGA tank. The fan crapped out and the heat of the light melted the center brace.

Do T-5 fixtures need fans? I ask because many are sold without. But I don't want to melt another center brace.

[ostrow]

Anyone?

[neal90]

some have them and some dont. they dont get to hot

[noboddi]

It sort of depends. They do not run that hot and they do not need fans for cooling, however, having fans to cool them will improve their PAR performance

And I know only one quality fixture that does not use a fan, Tek. I would stay away from the cheap fixtures

[ostrow]

I was going to go cheap as this is for a large fuge. So I should be ok if I get a Coralife 2x28, that doesn't have a fan? Thanks....