Upgrading to T5 - input needed

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by gkw, Apr 24, 2006.

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  1. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    So, T5-HO is better than MH by putting 40% more light per watt than MH, right?
     
    gkw, Apr 24, 2006
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  2. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    No, nothing is better than MH when it comes to light output.
     
    Bruce, Apr 25, 2006
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  3. CodyW

    CodyW Spaghetti Worm

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    He's saying that t5-HO output is 40% of a MH watt for watt. So t5's are a good alternative for no MH's? I love MH's but don't want the heat or electricity bill.
     
    CodyW, Apr 25, 2006
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  4. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yeah, man, 500w of MH would run about a bux each day, and 30 bux a month! This is not an hobby for college student...correction...broke a$ college student. :)
     
    gkw, Apr 25, 2006
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  5. taku

    taku Plankton

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    I'm changing from MH to t5's because 2 x 250w MH = hot tank with no chiller = I run my A/C more to keep the tank cool = FAIL :)
     
    taku, Feb 1, 2009
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