t5 vs Pc

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by WuWu, Oct 29, 2009.

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  1. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    thanks guys , both tanks ive bought came Pc so ive not had T5s before though ive been cruising around looking for new lighting and i think ill go with the T5's now :) thanks a ton
     
    WuWu, Oct 29, 2009
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  2. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    yeah not even a contest. I had both and T5s blow PCs away.
     
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  3. WuWu

    WuWu Feather Star

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    thanks again guys i found what i needed at my LFS and got it cheaper than if i had gotten it online so win win :) it came with 2 atenic and 2 daylight lamps should i upgrade these and if so what do you guys recamend ?
     
    WuWu, Oct 30, 2009
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  4. FallensReef

    FallensReef Astrea Snail

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    t5s ALL THE WAY man :)
     
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  5. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    So let me ask.... My Coralife fixture has 2x96w PC. Reef Sparky looked into upgrading, but said it would not be worth it. So I could only fit 54w in. I would like to see if I could fit two on each side, probably not. What about overdriving with 660 balasts?

    So what would make it worth changing out 2x96w PC?
     
    Powerman, Oct 31, 2009
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  6. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    For a 90? build a simple canopy and stuff in a 6 x 54W T5 retro with SLR's and quailty bulbs. You could over drive them, but only if you hate softies and some LPS and love buying new bulbs more frequently.

    ~Will.
     
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  7. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    What are SLRs. I've seen it before, but don't get it. single --- reflectors???
     
    Powerman, Oct 31, 2009
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  8. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    T5 for sure, but I've seen alot of new LED fixtures coming out soon. If you can wait and afford LED's then do so, they're the next step in reef lighting.
     
    WhiskyTango, Oct 31, 2009
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  9. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Its either lens or lamp reflector. For some reason i cant remember right this second....
     
    wkbrdr1661, Oct 31, 2009
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  10. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It's a bit fuzzy still, is T5 better than PC? I still don't know. :)
     
    32Boom, Oct 31, 2009
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