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September 8th, 2007, 12:14 AM
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Which is better
Compact Fluorescent Aquarium Lighting: Single Satellite Compact Fluorescent Fixtures
or Aquarium Lighting for Freshwater and Reef Systems: Nova Extreme Compact T-5 System THANKS! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 34 gallon Solana w/ 150 Halide Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Fishing, Outdoors, having fun 
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#2
September 8th, 2007, 12:51 AM
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Re: Which is better
The T5 are better.
More efficient,better PAR/lumens per watt.(I hope you don't want me to explain the PAR/Lumens thing,lets just say its more usable light for corals etc.)
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September 8th, 2007, 01:23 AM
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Re: Which is better
I agree,Go with the T-5s
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September 8th, 2007, 01:57 AM
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Re: Which is better
t-5..less heat transfer also...
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: on hold!! Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: bike riding,reefing,home entertainment,site seen.
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September 8th, 2007, 01:59 AM
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Re: Which is better
T-5's, not much heat
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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September 8th, 2007, 03:28 AM
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Re: Which is better
Definitely T5s, hands down.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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September 8th, 2007, 03:29 AM
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Re: Which is better
T-5'''''''''''
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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#8
September 8th, 2007, 04:55 AM
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Re: Which is better
goo on ebay see what ya get im getting a 24 ' 56 watt t5 on my ten
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal.SWPT,20gal,FWPL,and 30gal.SWRT Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3years Other Intrests: airsoft,guitar,wakeskating,skateboarding
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#9
September 8th, 2007, 07:05 PM
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Re: Which is better
Hmm. heh.
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September 10th, 2007, 12:19 AM
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Re: Which is better
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Also can you put those fixtures over a open tank? In the more info part it says something about not putting it over the water Current Aquarium(s) Description: 34 gallon Solana w/ 150 Halide Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Fishing, Outdoors, having fun
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