T5's or Compact Flourecents

cybertec69 · 09/20/2006, 06:43 PM

both will be matched up with 2X150W 10,000k HQI, the flurecents are 2x130W and the T5's are 4X54W, It's a Current-Usa fixture.

horkn · 09/21/2006, 07:40 AM

t5s beat pc any day.

the only thing pc is better for is more money wasted on bulbs, and electricity

KingOfJericho · 09/21/2006, 08:25 AM

Does T5 limit the types or coral I can have? I have a 54 corner with a 24" 4 bulb TekLight. I have all soft coral right now (star polyps, button polyps, xenia, finger leather) but want to pick up a Derasa clam in the next few days. Any thoughts?

bman2221 · 09/21/2006, 09:00 AM

I seemed to get more algae growth with the CF bulbs than with T-5, and I have also heard of others that have had the same experience. I for one don't know the scientific light measurments, but the T-5 bulbs even at a lower wattage seem to be just as bright as the CF's.

iamquockie · 09/21/2006, 09:18 AM

t5 hands down.
4x54 t5 with ind.
vs.
4*55/65 cf

T5 by a mile.

In addition to my comment, T5's are superior as far as actinic colors go for MH supplements.

cybertec69 · 09/21/2006, 02:13 PM

thank you guys.

reefboy12 · 09/23/2006, 09:42 AM

I currently run 3X65w pcs over a 25g (#1 actinic blue, #1 10k, & #1 50/50 10k/actinic 03). I don't have rome for a 4x24w tek t5 setup & am wondering if a 3 bulb setup would improve coral coloration using icecap reflectors.. #1 ati blue plus, #1 ati aquablue, & #1 uvl speractinic.
..opinions please

09/21/2006, 07:40 AM	#2
horkn Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: milwaukee wisconsin Posts: 4,125	t5s beat pc any day. the only thing pc is better for is more money wasted on bulbs, and electricity __________________ people write stupid things in this space Current Tank Info: 200g DIY wood reef, 2x 250w SE 10k MH 2x80 t5ho, 75g sump, Geo Ca RX, ASD 6" recirc skimmer

09/21/2006, 02:13 PM	#6
cybertec69 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 315	thank you guys. __________________ 120gal Mixed reef Lifereef sump LF1-125 and Skimmer VS-36 CPR Hang-On Refugium FB300 Fluidized Bed Filter Sunlight Supply MH+T5's AquaFX Baracuda 4 Stage RO/DI SeaChill by Teco TR20- 1/3 Chiller Current Tank Info: 125 Gal Mixed Reef

09/20/2006, 06:43 PM	#1
cybertec69 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 315	T5's or Compact Flourecents both will be matched up with 2X150W 10,000k HQI, the flurecents are 2x130W and the T5's are 4X54W, It's a Current-Usa fixture.

09/21/2006, 08:25 AM	#3
KingOfJericho Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Salem, NY Posts: 242	Does T5 limit the types or coral I can have? I have a 54 corner with a 24" 4 bulb TekLight. I have all soft coral right now (star polyps, button polyps, xenia, finger leather) but want to pick up a Derasa clam in the next few days. Any thoughts?

09/21/2006, 09:00 AM	#4
bman2221 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 50	I seemed to get more algae growth with the CF bulbs than with T-5, and I have also heard of others that have had the same experience. I for one don't know the scientific light measurments, but the T-5 bulbs even at a lower wattage seem to be just as bright as the CF's.

09/21/2006, 09:18 AM	#5
iamquockie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: dfw Posts: 276	t5 hands down. 4x54 t5 with ind. vs. 4*55/65 cf T5 by a mile. In addition to my comment, T5's are superior as far as actinic colors go for MH supplements.

09/23/2006, 09:42 AM	#7
reefboy12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 218	I currently run 3X65w pcs over a 25g (#1 actinic blue, #1 10k, & #1 50/50 10k/actinic 03). I don't have rome for a 4x24w tek t5 setup & am wondering if a 3 bulb setup would improve coral coloration using icecap reflectors.. #1 ati blue plus, #1 ati aquablue, & #1 uvl speractinic. ..opinions please