Metal Halide vs. T5

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Willieo101587, Jun 7, 2006.

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  1. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    I just got the 8 bulb t5 system for my 90 saturday and i agree its a beast. Lfs said i am not limited to any coral with this system and they are a very knowledgeable fish store. They raised baby clams with a 36" 6 bulb tek unit on a 50gallon. They responded and looked very vibrant under the tek fixture.
     
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  3. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    that's one piece of mind cause I was ready to get frustrated, can't afford mh for some time
     
  4. dcgray125

    dcgray125 Plankton

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    T-5HO and PC lights? can you please let me know what those mean, sorry still getting used to the terminology,
    thanks
     
  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    they are type of lights
    t-5 is a real thin florescent tube, HO is high output mean it runs with more power and light output then a normal t5.

    PC power compact, this hobbies version of compact florescent.
     
  6. dcgray125

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    thank you very much, I've started a list of the acronyms lol
     
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    stepho Panda Puffer

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  9. ali1

    ali1 Skunk Shrimp

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    interesting read. I almost made the purchase for MH, but I'll hold off until more responses
     
  10. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    honestly this debate has been done to death, probably why I didn't answer at first.


    But if you want my opinion, both will work. I like halide tho its simpler(less bulbs and easier to find par data) and looks better. How ever halide will run a little hotter then t5ho.
     
  11. ali1

    ali1 Skunk Shrimp

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    I see. Seems like Most MH users have no heat problems with simple computer fans around the fixture.
     
  12. sostoudt

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    I would say most people can get away with fans and not need a chiller, on my tank I don't even use the fans. although alot of it has to do with room temp.