|
#1
March 10th, 2008, 06:33 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
T5 question
supose i had a 36 watt t5 4 strip, and a 52 watt florescent 50/50. which would be the better choice for a 12 gallon, about 15 inch high.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12 gallon aquapod, 70w sunpod w 20k bulb, aqua c remor skim, 40x turnover rate, korola nano, Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: video games, weight lifting, girls, cars 
|
| LivingReefs.com - Reef Aquarium Forum |
|
#2
March 10th, 2008, 06:41 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: T5 question
15 inches high with flourescent or t5's? thats awfully high. I keep my T5's about 4-5 inches over my tank. Id say the T5s anyday over any CF's no matter the wattage almost...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 Gal saltwater aquarium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 Months Other Intrests: European cars (BMW), Electronics, Audio equipment, saltwater
|
|
#3
March 10th, 2008, 06:50 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: T5 question
he's saying his tank is 15" tall not 15" off the top of the water What T5 light strip is it? I think that might be better
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 34 gallon Solana w/ 150 Halide Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Fishing, Outdoors, having fun
|
|
#4
March 10th, 2008, 07:25 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: T5 question
Ahh LOL sorry about that. Still go with t5s over cf any day.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 Gal saltwater aquarium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 Months Other Intrests: European cars (BMW), Electronics, Audio equipment, saltwater
|
|
#5
March 10th, 2008, 07:49 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: T5 question
are t5s almost as strong as mh
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12 gallon aquapod, 70w sunpod w 20k bulb, aqua c remor skim, 40x turnover rate, korola nano, Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: video games, weight lifting, girls, cars
|
|
#6
March 10th, 2008, 11:50 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: T5 question
T-5s are the best bang for the buck.Their no where near as expensive as halides,dont produce the that haildes do,and you only have to replace bulbs every 12 to 18 months.
__________________
Live life at full draw. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal SPS tank in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2+ Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
|
|
#7
March 11th, 2008, 12:32 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: T5 question
MH get very very hot. With the small tank I would go with T5's.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
|
 |
| Tags |
| question |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
Linear Mode
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Ph buffer question | Marke86 | Newbies to Reefing | 7 | January 23rd, 2008 12:23 PM |
| Lighting Question | sagent3000 | Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment | 18 | December 6th, 2007 12:21 AM |
| question about rock | tjsell04 | Newbies to Reefing | 5 | January 31st, 2007 02:52 AM |
| Live Sand Question | NewReefGuy | Reef Talk | 8 | October 24th, 2006 10:20 AM |
| Another newbie question | xlayedoutx | Newbies to Reefing | 5 | March 11th, 2006 08:50 PM |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:02 PM.