Power compact vs t5

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  1. jdigrego

    jdigrego Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hello all! so here is my delima:

    should i get a 30" PC that is 65W or a 30" T5 that is 96W. my aquarium is 30X12X18
     
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  2. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    No one should buy power compacts anymore. They are outdated technology. T-5 are much more efficient and actually when considering bulb replacement, now much cheaper.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would say go with the T5HO, you have about 3 times the power in comparison with the PC fixture you were looking at and can keep any photosynthetic animal you like in the tank.

    +1 to m2434's post.
     
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  4. aquamn1999

    aquamn1999 Astrea Snail

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    I would go with T-5. They are more efficient than power compacts
     
    aquamn1999, Aug 25, 2011
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