compact fluorescent vs t5 fluorescent

dafiller · 06-08-2008, 03:52 PM

I was wondering whats a better choice of lighting. Also do t5 lights run cooler than pc lights

thanks ahead of time

panmanmatt · 06-08-2008, 04:02 PM

T5's are definitely a better choice than compact fluorescents. They run slightly cooler but the bulbs are quite a bit cheaper and last a lot longer.

SeahorseBT · 06-08-2008, 06:53 PM

plus T5's are stronger so you can keep clams and SPS.

BigAl07 · 06-08-2008, 07:24 PM

Not really a "Fair" comparison. T5's are VASTLY better than PC in every respect. More options when time to replace bulbs, better light, stronger light and they look COOL!!

Go T5 and you wont regret it

SeahorseBT · 06-08-2008, 07:56 PM

This is pc

and this is T5

BigAl07 · 06-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Keep in mind if you go T5 you'll have a whole RANGE of different "type" of bulbs to choose from. If you want more more "Blue" that's easy to accomplish... if you like it more "yellow-ish" (increased coral growth) you can do that. With PC you have much fewer choices.

dafiller · 06-08-2008, 08:38 PM

you guys are awesome I think I'm going with the Current USA nova extreme (the 8x54)
it has 8 t5 inside I'm a little nervous about the anemone because i know they need a lot of light will this be good its rated at 432 watts

Kerchakone · 06-08-2008, 11:00 PM

That's PLENTY of light for pretty much ANYTHING.

AQTCJAK · 06-08-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dafiller

you guys are awesome I think I'm going with the Current USA nova extreme (the 8x54)
it has 8 t5 inside I'm a little nervous about the anemone because i know they need a lot of light will this be good its rated at 432 watts

anenomes & clams as well as sps do great under T5's Prow & Edd13 are prime examples of this

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: compact fluorescent vs t5 fluorescent Not really a "Fair" comparison. T5's are VASTLY better than PC in every respect. More options when time to replace bulbs, better light, stronger light and they look COOL!! Go T5 and you wont regret it __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,448 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: compact fluorescent vs t5 fluorescent Keep in mind if you go T5 you'll have a whole RANGE of different "type" of bulbs to choose from. If you want more more "Blue" that's easy to accomplish... if you like it more "yellow-ish" (increased coral growth) you can do that. With PC you have much fewer choices. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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