T-5 or MH lighting?

[DaddyJax]

Also would VHO T-12 be just as affective as T-5 with coloration?

Yes, for actinics

 

[RichConley]

Which do you think gives the most coloration in your SPS? I have T-5's but I see alot of MH that have outstanding coloration with SPS just wondering if T-5's give it the growth but not the coloration?

Thanks
Frankie:spin1:

If you're not getting the color you want, its not because of light. Its almost never because of light.

Its usually flow, or alkalinity, or phosphate.

 

[RichConley]

Also, in hot climates like FL, since MH throw more heat, the air conditioner has to work harder, and that definitely costs money.

There's a law you should know about: The conservation of mass/energy. MHs only throw more heat if they pull more wattage.