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Old 01/10/2008, 03:07 PM
Mikigo Mikigo is offline
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For most MH and reflectors, the light coverage is ~ 24-30". Same amount of wattage T5 may give you wider coverage depend the size of the bulb you chose. This may allow you to use less total wattage with T5s vs MH in certain tanks. I don't have experience in T5s, so please correct me if I'am wrong.