4x18W T5 for reef

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  1. Bizzarro

    Bizzarro Plankton

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    Hi,

    I'm thinking of starting a reef frag tank again and I was thinking of using 2 x (2x18W) t5 strips over a 20G L for total of 72W.

    I see a T5HO only gives 6 more W than a T5. Is it worth the price to get 1 2x24 vs 4x18? The cost of a 2x18 is only $37 where as a 2x24W is the cost of both of them. I am thinking the depth shouldn't be a concern?

    Thanks in advance,

    Harvey
     
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  2. shoebox1951

    shoebox1951 Astrea Snail

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    go with the ho t5's they work awsome
     
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  3. DarthClownfish

    DarthClownfish Flamingo Tongue

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    I would go with the 24" HO T5s. You have much better bulb choices
     
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  4. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    regular T5's can't even compare to HO in my opinion! And I am using the 24" Nova fixtures on my 20(ish) gallon frag tank, they work great, a little too great sometimes!
     
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