T5 lighting

[horkn]

i will try to help you guys out with t5 advice. along with others that are well informed on t5s, you will find that with reef tanks, there are no absolutes, but many ways to do things.

having a light that doesnt go to all the edges of an aquarium happens all the time. what do you think MH guys do?

 

[CraigsReef]

Quick question because i am looking to reduce costs, mh + chiller is expensive and its only winter time still . For a similiar 5x2x2 tank that is eurobraced, would an 8x80w be enough to punch through the eurobracing?

 

[Saaack]

It is a misconception that flourescent lighting is cheaper to operate or that they transfer less heat into the water than metal halides.

 

[Horace]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6513632#post6513632 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Saaack
It is a misconception that flourescent lighting is cheaper to operate or that they transfer less heat into the water than metal halides.

This is aboslutly false and has been proven covered time and time again. Flourescents absolutly used less watts and also produce less heat than does an incondescent bulb. The simple physics behind the way MH works (it relies on heat to work) as opposed to flourescents which actually are harmed by heat.

 

[horkn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6514450#post6514450 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Horace
This is aboslutly false and has been proven covered time and time again. Flourescents absolutly used less watts and also produce less heat than does an incondescent bulb. The simple physics behind the way MH works (it relies on heat to work) as opposed to flourescents which actually are harmed by heat.

agreed