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Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Damsels R Cool, Jul 10, 2009.

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What type of lighting do you use ?

  1. T5s

    25 vote(s)
    41.7%

  2. Metal Halide

    8 vote(s)
    13.3%

  3. PCs

    12 vote(s)
    20.0%

  4. Mixture Halide and T5s

    7 vote(s)
    11.7%

  5. Mixture Halide and PCs

    3 vote(s)
    5.0%

  6. Other

    5 vote(s)
    8.3%
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  1. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    i run PC's (biocube)

    but i found a very awesome score on a 70w mh pendant and will probably be getting that shortly.
     
    jakeh24, Jul 10, 2009
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Let me know how that works out for ya if you get it. I am curious. Just PM me.
     
    PharmrJohn, Jul 11, 2009
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    T12s are necessarily stronger, but it just refers to the diameter of the bulb. T12s have a bigger diameter than T5s, I believe it's an inch. T5s are popular because you can fit more bulbs in a given space.
     
    GuitarMan89, Jul 11, 2009
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  4. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    T5 produce more light for there size, very energy efficient although they do put out heat.

    I'm currently running 4 T5 (2x actinic, 1x 22000k 1x14000k) 15 LED spot lights total of 195 LEDs, Looking to build a new lighting canopy, will reduce the number of LED spot lights only use ultrabrite LEDs and blue moonlights in the middle with 6 T5 tubes -
    1x 14000K, 1x 22000K, 3x Actinic, 1x figi purple.
     
    invert phil, Jul 11, 2009
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  5. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    I'm running 2 T5's and LED moonlights on my current 30 gallon.

    My new 75 will have 6x T5 and LED moonlights to add some shimmer and for nighttime viewing.
    My new 33 gallon frag tank will have 2x T5's.
     
    Screwtape, Jul 11, 2009
    Screwtape, Jul 11, 2009
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  6. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Im running one 250 MH and two 96 PC's over my 40 gallon. MH gives me the power I want and the PC's lets me tweak the color.
     
    mikejrice, Jul 11, 2009
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  7. scubba.steve

    scubba.steve Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Im currently running a 48' Pc 260w.
    On my 55. Wanting to upgrade to MH but the energy bill alone from that is out of my budget. Im happy with my Pc's, I have softies and a few sps, all doing well.
     
    scubba.steve, Jul 11, 2009
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  8. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

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    IIRC the T stands for tubular and the number is a measurement of 1/8th of an inch. IE a T5 is 5/8ths, a T8 is 1" and so on. I think T5s are also much more efficient with a higher lumens-per-watt.
    Please correct me if I am wrong :)
     
    madlarkin, Jul 12, 2009
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  9. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    I am running t'5s, I have the sundial. I am running 2 10000k and 2 460nm.
    I was running a uvl 12000k but didn't like the color.
     
    RHorton, Jul 12, 2009
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  10. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    nice to know k+ for you
     
    Damsels R Cool, Jul 12, 2009
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