PC OR T-5 Whats better?

I currently have a four bulb with moon lights PC fixture and have the opportunity to get a four bulb t-5 with moon lights for my 75gal. Witch one is better and why pros and cons for each please.

 

I have T-5 s on my 75 and am very happy...as is everything in the tank. The downside to T-5 is that the bulbs need to be replaced about every 6 months or so because they loose PAR. Keep that in mind if your buying the T-5 fixture...dont include the value of the bulbs when you buy it, unless you know they are very new. I've never had power compacts before so I can't comment on that. Im sure that you will get many comments from people who are more informed than me!! Good luck.

 

It's a brand new unit from the company.

 

All advantages to T5HO. Bulbs last longer, are cheaper to replace, use less energy, have better penetration and higher PAR. You also have a greater selection of bulb spectra to have a more complete color spectrum in the tank.

 

Your wasting bulbs!!

 

Couldn't have said it better. Also, PC is out dated technology now of days as well.

 

Thanks everyone, I am receiving a Lunar Aqualight four bulb T5 fixture as part of a settlement with Kent marine. They offered me money and product, but I have everything I need so it's nice to hear the light will be an upgrade

 

To clarify what they were saying is that while PC bulbs are only good for 6 months, T5 bulbs can last up to 18 months depending on brand.

 

Nooooo read it again-he states the only down side to t5 is having to replace them every 6 months as they lose Par

 

PAR is good for a year at least if you actively cool the bulbs.