? about lighting for my tank

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  1. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    quick question guys and gals..for my 20 gallon i just set up..i have 110w of pc lights,

    i also have a 78watts of t5 fixture..

    which one would be better the 78w of t5s (10k and actinic) or the 110w of power compacts(10k and actinic)..

    the tank is about 10" deep..

    bulbs on both fixtures are brand new
     
    saints fan 420, Feb 16, 2011
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  2. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    I'd say T5 because I think color is nicer, just IMO
    Plus I hear PC grows more algae but no idea...
     
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  3. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    t5 would be the way i would go
     
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  4. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    T-5s are much more efficient, probably put out more par and your using less juice...
     
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