T5 feedback

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by missionsix, Oct 27, 2007.

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  1. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Does anyone have any feedback on the T5? I just switched my old
    PC for the new T5HO lighting. Just looking for any positive or negative feedback. Any info would be much appreciated.
     
    missionsix, Oct 27, 2007
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  2. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    T5 HO's are great compared to pc lighting :)

    Enjoy
     
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  3. reefboy23

    reefboy23 Feather Duster

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    T5 HO lighting works fine. Some people have great growth and color from t5 and some prefer metal halide w/ t5 for actinic supplementation. It's really all personal preference. One plus of T5 is the lights don't get as hot as halides so temp. control is a little easier and they won't run your electricity bill as high.
     
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  4. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    Ive been using T5HO's for several months now, and I absolutly love them. Ive used power compacts, metal halides and normal fluorescents, and I hae never gotten as much growth or colorations like I have with T5s.
     
    geekdafied, Oct 27, 2007
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