Was: 4 39w Aquablue Specials and 4 39w blue plus. No actinic (same as Ming :-)
Now: 2 175w 10k ushio bulbs and 2 39w actinic bulbs
That right there is a huge difference in color (blue plus bulbs have actinic spectrum in them)
I love t5s because of the color mix and match...but the MH shimmer...