T5 Or keep my 3x65 PC??

[chevy69002000]

Right now over my 29g I have 3x65w PC's and its time to replace the bulbs. My question is if it would be better to upgrade to 2x24w T5 lamps or just replace the PC's? What could I keep in there if I do get the T5's? TIA.

Ryan

 

[jski711]

i would go with t-5's if i were you. better color imo.

 

[chujai]

i got pc lighting really recently and i sorta regret it... im going to wait till the life runs out on the bulbs.. another 9 months then switch over to t5s

 

[rickh]

Two 24watt T-5s isn't going to be as bright as 195 watts of PC.

 

[b0wenj]

I would go with T5 bulbs and get 4 not 2. I currently have 4 on my 29 gallon tank and I am able to keep anything I want in my tank. The best part is my total wattage is 96 with better results than bulbs that cost more to run.

 

[chevy69002000]

OK so I will go with the T5's. I was planning on getting the retro from hello lights because right now there bulbs are 5 bucks. Are TRU lights good? I heare T5's are only as good as the reflecters and the bulbs so I want a good bulb. And what would look good 2 actinic and 2 10k?? I realy appreciate the help!

Ryan

 

[demon16v]

Take a look in this forum and you'll find a lot of good info.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=212

 

[b0wenj]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9413783#post9413783 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chevy69002000
OK so I will go with the T5's. I was planning on getting the retro from hello lights because right now there bulbs are 5 bucks. Are TRU lights good? I heare T5's are only as good as the reflecters and the bulbs so I want a good bulb. And what would look good 2 actinic and 2 10k?? I realy appreciate the help!

Ryan

I originally got my lights from hello lights and also got a retro. I am using a Pure Actinic, 2 blue plus and 1 Daylight. I am not sure how good or bad the TRU lights are. When I got my lights grimreefer recommended I go with this combination so I just bought this combination using whatever bulbs they had. I eventually upgraded from the reflectors that I got in their kit to SLR reflectors. The reflectors do make a big differrence in T5 lighting so get some good ones. Here is what my tank looks like under that combo of lights (for a comparison)

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1062070

 

[GSMguy]

4 bulbs t5 with good reflectors will kick the crap out of the pc doesnt matter what bulbs
have fun this is a smart decision i cant wait to switch my 20L