Swapping MHs for T5s...Opinions Wanted

[dbrock12]

I am currently running 3 250W 14,000K Hamilton MHs and 4 54W T5 HO Giesmann True Actinics on my 180 reef. I keep mainly softies and mushrooms, but I do have 5 clams ranging from 5in. to over 15in. in size as well as two large RBTAs and a Sebae anenomea. As the title says, I am considering doing away with my MHs and installing additional T5s in their place. I am considering this before Summer gets here due to the heat issues with the MHs. Looking for opinions as to whether or not this is a doable idea, and if so what brand and Kelvin of T5s to go with.

Don

[plyle02]

I use a 6x54 watt tg w/ all T5 HO Giesmann, 6500k, 11k, 450nm, and 420nm... The debate is the lack of shimmer, but I don't agree, as I have a blue background, and a ton wavy flow... I get lot's of the shimmering effect, especially when actinics only. I have a lot of sps corals, 6" crocea clam, lps, softies, zoos, etc.... I also have lot's of growth on all corals which seem to be thriving. Good luck.....