here you go. this is a 80gal with 4x54w T5's. there are so many examples of what you can do with T5's. the best thing, IMO, about T5's besides the heat is you can set the same lighting system up for a tank like this. or if you want to change up you can take off a couple reflectors or go with one big reflector and go softies , lps ect...i too like the shimmer lines from MH's. i even like the look of MH with VHO sups more than T5's but in no way does that mean i dont like the look of T5's or am not able to grow whatever under them.
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