lighting question

[chewieee]

Big difference from 4X65W PC Vs. 4X54 T5 ?
how much difference?

[MalHavoc]

The T5 is better. A lot of light is lost with PC bulbs - they curve back on themselves and a lot of their light is emitted sideways. A nice T5 setup with individual reflectors will blow the PC system away.

[burks]

If you can afford it, go T5's. I've heard nothing but good things from people I know.

I know of a new reefer using a T5 unit and he keeps pretty much anything he wants.

[Amberjack69]

I just added T-5 18,000K with HO actinic and 1-NO actinic. My lps and anemones love it. Looks great.