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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    which one is better? i have a $100 gift card to petco and i can get one of these.

    36 in. AquaSun T5 HO Double Light Linear Fluorescent Hood - 2 x 39W

    Zoo Med AquaSun T5 HO Fixtures give your tank 2 rows of HO T5 lamps for brighter output compared to standard fluorescent hoods. A polished aluminum reflector and money saving electronic ballast ensures your tank gets the most light, no matter what spectrum lamps you run. Independent switches allow you to run your lamps when you want. ZooMed's potent AquaSun package is rounded out by a durable aluminum housing, splash lens, hinged mounting brackets and aircraft cable suspension kit. Does not include lamps.


    • Two rows with independent switches to hold 34" 39W T5 HO lamps
    • Money saving electronic ballast
    • Aluminum housing and splash lens for durability
    • UPC 097612013368

    Coralife 24 Inch Aqualight With 1-65W Actinic / 1-65W 10,000K Lamp Straight Pin Base (with fans) Information


    Product Manuals & Documentation



    Aqualight Deluxe Series - Double Linear Strip
    • 65 watt 10,000K and 65 watt True Actinic 03 Blue straight pin base compact fluorescent lamps
    • Two on/off switches with single 8-foot power cord
    • Built-in ballasts
    • Two cooling fans
    • Sleek aluminum housing
    • Highly-polished reflector
    • Acrylic lens cover
    • Ideal for Saltwater and Reef Aquariums
    • Dimensions: 24in x 7in x 2 1/2in
     
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  2. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Just at a glance, id go with the coralife since its more powerful and has seperate switches for actinic and daylight

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  3. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    I would always go with T5 over Power Compact. You have a lot more bulb options with T5 and it has been proven to be superior in every way, while PC's are being phased out.

    If you are trying to set up a reef I would honestly sell that giftcard and save up some more $ to get a really good quality fixture. Brands like Aquatic Life, TEK, ATI. Although more expensive, it would be a much better investment in the long run.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would go with the T5HO, bulbs last longer, have greater penetrating power, produce more PAR and there is a much greater selection of replacement bulbs which will improve the output over the stock bulbs.
     
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  5. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Totally didn't realize the coralife was a PC fixture. I'm at work and half read that. I agree with the others, t5 all the way

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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    PCs are old technology. T5 is much better.
     
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