- Location
- Flushing, NY
I would too, if LEDs werent so expensive!
would you change from mh to t5?
- Thread starter jerl77
- Start date
I would too, if LEDs werent so expensive!
- Location
- poughquag, ny
t5 all the way, have the 6 bulb t5 on my nano and hopefully with be converting my 60g cube to a 8 bulb 24" t5 have a 250w mh on it now and have basically used t5's from the begining, i also like the fact i can add diff color temp bulbs, the heat is basically the same as ming said, but instead of a focal point of heat it is spread out
Not so sure about LEDs the three tanks I know of that have moved to LEDs are not impressed. A friend, Absolutly fish and Ocean Gallary. All three will tell you that they just don't do what they need to do for SPS.
I think LED are probably the lighting of the future but they just aren't quit there yet.
Whereas, There are a tun of people that will swear by T5s.
Delmarr
I think LED are probably the lighting of the future but they just aren't quit there yet.
Whereas, There are a tun of people that will swear by T5s.
Delmarr
- Location
- Far Rockaway 11691
I have done t-5 with TEK light fixtures and nova extreme fixture and had good results. two of the most important things to get most out of t-5's is cooling of the bulbs and individual reflectors.
right now i am using a 2x150 watt metal halide with four t5 fixture
I will go back to t-5 again but i only will purchase the ATI Powermodule its the Best t5 fixture out
right now i am using a 2x150 watt metal halide with four t5 fixture
I will go back to t-5 again but i only will purchase the ATI Powermodule its the Best t5 fixture out
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- Location
- Flushing, NY
Do you have any links referencing how much more? beating 300% sounds like a tough number to beat
Switching to t5s. Just purchased an aquactinics constellation 7 bulb unit.
Will miss the shimmer but hoping to get better colors.
Was going to get the 8 bulb powermodule but they are all sold out and you won't be able to get your hands one for at least two months.
Aquactinics is nice since they are somewhat local near New Haven CT and should something go wrong Tom is great with customer service
Will miss the shimmer but hoping to get better colors.
Was going to get the 8 bulb powermodule but they are all sold out and you won't be able to get your hands one for at least two months.
Aquactinics is nice since they are somewhat local near New Haven CT and should something go wrong Tom is great with customer service
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Ming here you go, it's a long read but interesting info.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=15041480#post15041480
nyfireman3097
Senior Member
- Location
- Staten Island New York
Im on the verge of switching myself. I should have my new custom unit in a week it has a speacil feature on it also to give the fixture the MH shimmer and fully dimmable and is plug n play w/ my Profulix controller can not wait 
nyfireman3097
Senior Member
- Location
- Staten Island New York
yeah I have a 10 bulb fixture coming
- Location
- Flushing, NY
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=14937420#post14937420
There's a direct link to what Grim Reefer posted
I just rather read the data he posted then take someone's word for it.
Based on the data, it seems reefgeek and ATI's reflectors focus much more straight down and less to the sides, where as aquatinic and icecap are more spread slightly more to the sides.
I would conclude Aquatinics are very marginally better then icecaps, and even Grim Reefer said he would recommend Aquatinics over Reefgeek's if they were only supplements (because of the spread), so I wouldn't go straight to conclude reefgeek is best.
Thanks for the info though. Its been a while since I was taught something new about T5's
- Location
- Vernon, NJ
if my tank was smaller but I dont see it cutting the mustard on my 450
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