T5 HO vs metal halides

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by m_hsiao, Nov 12, 2009.

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  1. m_hsiao

    m_hsiao Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Currently I'm running 4x54w nova extreme high output lights and I an thinking of upgrading to 2x150w metal halides with 2x54w t5 high outputs. What are the pros and cons of sticking with the T5s and switchin to halides? Thanks in advance
     
    m_hsiao, Nov 12, 2009
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  2. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    T5 run much cooler, less electricity.

    MH have a nice shimmer effect, looks more like real daylight, Higher lumens per watt, and deeper water penetration.
    In deeper aquariums SPS corals need to be near the top of a T5 tank.
    Some people prefer either or... so I think it's kind of a personal preference.
    I like the Metal Halides.
    Aquarium Lighting; Kelvin, Nanometers, PAR, Bulb, Watt, MH, LED, light basics.
     
    Av8Bluewater, Nov 12, 2009
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