Two 24 watt T5s or two PC 65 watt on a 17 gal....

[MalawiMd]

I am trying to figure out which lighting setup I should go with. The initial cost is about the same. It seems like two 24 watt T5 bulbs just isn't enough light though. Am I wrong?

I will probably keep a few softies and maybe a bubble tip anemone.

Which light should I get???? I am lost........

 

[tangreef68]

I think 2 t5's and an icecap ballast would be perfect. Icecaps tend to over drive the bulbs a bit.

 

[easye123]

ya t5's watt wise might sound like less but 1 watt of t5 is like 3 watts of pc

i have the 2x24w t5 Sunlight supply tek light t5's and there nice

 

[pimp2daizzo]

I have the curent extrem t5 oh and i love it

 

[MalawiMd]

Sweet! Thanks guys. I guess I will be ordering a set today!