T5s and mh or just t5s? on 72" tank

lilred1995vette · 10/09/2007, 01:38 AM

I am currently running 3 250 mh's on my tank, with pc's actinic's. But my ballast just went out. So i was going to replace the pcs with T5s. I wanted to know if it would be better to run all t5s or run both t5s and mh 250s. Also should i run dual 36" setups or 60" setups. They add up real fast in price like the other thread showed. Trying to keep cost down as well.

ROB2005 · 10/09/2007, 05:10 AM

What kind of livestock do you have in your tank by the way?

luke33 · 10/09/2007, 06:39 AM

With 2x60" ers or 4x36"ers your going to have about the same output, but with the 36" t5's your going to have better bulb selections.

10/09/2007, 01:38 AM	#1
lilred1995vette Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston/Kingwood Tx Posts: 66	T5s and mh or just t5s? on 72" tank I am currently running 3 250 mh's on my tank, with pc's actinic's. But my ballast just went out. So i was going to replace the pcs with T5s. I wanted to know if it would be better to run all t5s or run both t5s and mh 250s. Also should i run dual 36" setups or 60" setups. They add up real fast in price like the other thread showed. Trying to keep cost down as well.

10/09/2007, 05:10 AM	#2
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	What kind of livestock do you have in your tank by the way? __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

10/09/2007, 06:39 AM	#3
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	With 2x60" ers or 4x36"ers your going to have about the same output, but with the 36" t5's your going to have better bulb selections.