T5 or T6?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by JohnFritts, Oct 20, 2008.

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  1. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    Same price, same watts, same setup..

    which one should I get, the t5 or t6??
     
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  2. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    156W (4x 39W) HO T5 Light Fixture
    156W (4x 39W) HO T6 Light Fixture
     
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  3. JohnnyBoy

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    I think the only problem with getting T6's is that not a lot of places carry replacement bulbs. That's one of the main reasons I decided not to go with T6's.

    On the long run......you would probably have to substitute with T8's or T12's which I heard are interchangable.
     
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    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    kk, it's just a temp lighting system so i'm not gonna freak too much about replacement bulbs.. if anything, the setup will end up on ebay come Feb.

    ty buddy!

    -fritts
     
    JohnFritts, Oct 20, 2008
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  5. GuitarMan89

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    I would go with the T5, but is seems that it doesn't really matter. If for any reason you want certain colors of bulbs, T5s are much easier to get.
     
    GuitarMan89, Oct 20, 2008
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