DavidinGA
Active member
I'm strongly considering going just T5 by purchasing a 5ft ATI Sunpower 8x80 but I can help but wonder why more don't just go only T5.
-why spend the money in equipment and electricity that comes w going w MH?
-what are the benefits of MH w/T5 over going only w/T5?
I'm not trying to argue. I want to get what will be best for the corals that will be going into my system so I'm wrestling with this decision.
Any insight is appreciated.
I think it's really just personal preference more than anything else.
To me MH is the simplest way to light a reef - pick a ballast and bulb and your good. T5, like LEDS, can be more challenging to get the look/color you prefer and it's just more challenging with multiple bulbs configurations and types. If done right, I think sps tanks under T5 can look fantastic though.
I have just gotten a MH setup going myself after giving leds a year+ trial. I plan to probably add T5's to supplement them.