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Krazy
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36 inch fixture --- http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=888134
Seller is asking for $100 shipped....
2x96watt's PC -- coralife
Seller is asking for $100 shipped....
2x96watt's PC -- coralife
I have and I understand that the T5 are a VHO but there are so many mixed reviews on these kinds of lights that I wasn't to sure on if they are good lighting system and what grows well under them. some people claim that they are a cheap way to go them MH and others say they suck. just trying to get some local info on the difference between the too
Ken668
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From the research I've done, T5s are the best quality HO florescents. Some even prefer them over MH, some don't. But watt for watt, I believe the T5s are more efficient. If you happen to go for T5s, make sure to get the Tek brand as these have individual reflectors that make them far superior to other T5 brands. Do a search on the Tek brand and I'm sure you'll find many threads on T5 quality.
Ken668
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Here is a link to get you started.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=679852&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
I think the thread was split like 3-4 times, so it's a ton to wade through, but I'm sure it will answer any question you have about T5s
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=679852&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
I think the thread was split like 3-4 times, so it's a ton to wade through, but I'm sure it will answer any question you have about T5s
There was a guy at MACNA- Tullio something, who was developing the LEDs. I have his talk on DVD. Maybe that could be an activity for the meeting?
As far as the t5's (you want HO), you can get a retrokit with individual reflectors and bulbs for $120 for a 24". I don't think it will be a whole lot more for a 36". Premium is where I am going to get some from..... The bulbs typically last 18 months, use less wattage than vho or PCs, and give more penetrating light. There a quite a few tanks that are using just t5s and growing sps just fine- though there are probably 6-8 of them over a tank. I had PCs, and did vho's, so now I'll give these a shot. I liked the vho's more than pc's fwiw- just my preference.
Michael
As far as the t5's (you want HO), you can get a retrokit with individual reflectors and bulbs for $120 for a 24". I don't think it will be a whole lot more for a 36". Premium is where I am going to get some from..... The bulbs typically last 18 months, use less wattage than vho or PCs, and give more penetrating light. There a quite a few tanks that are using just t5s and growing sps just fine- though there are probably 6-8 of them over a tank. I had PCs, and did vho's, so now I'll give these a shot. I liked the vho's more than pc's fwiw- just my preference.
Michael
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