6 bulb t5ho vs mh

[botz79]

just bought a new fish tank downgrade from my 120g

now my only issues is choosing the right lighting
should i go with metal halides again or do i go to the 6x39w t5ho's on my 65g 36x18x24? looking for expert advice.

 

[KathyC]

T5's will give you as many options (coral wise) as MH's on a tank 18" deep, and they will also run cooler

Ideally you want a fixture (or retro kit) with individual reflectors.

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

kathy smh a 65 is 24" deep you should know that

 

[batt600]

+1 had MHL and went with t5 less heat

 

[KathyC]

kathy smh a 65 is 24" deep you should know that

lol,, he has so many numbers up there!!...lol
Either way - 6 T5's should be fine. At worst he can raise up higher anything that is really light needy

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

uh huh uh huh don't make excuses u had a brain fart! I would say go t5 also less electric and def less heat

 

[botz79]

hey thanks, just concerned cause i do love my 48 in mh but not sure if its was worth it for the small tank for the small tank

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

well I have a 48" 8 bulb t5 you could put your sump next to the tank and use 1 light lol

 

[UnknownWaters]

http://www.ledwholesalers.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=512

 

[Keith P]

I have a 65G tall, 24". I use 6X 39W T5. Love it. No goofy shadows and the perfect color mix.

 

[botz79]

Hey Keith thanks I just bought the aquatic life 6*39w and can't wait to install it.pics soon to come

 

[tttony]

Its really simple mh are made for growing corals fast and t5s are more colorfull and have more options, Keep in mind , most growers use mh because of the fast growth

 

[botz79]

Its really simple mh are made for growing corals fast and t5s are more colorfull and have more options, Keep in mind , most growers use mh because of the fast growth

oh yea i under stand that tttony im just looking at it due to the change in size i had my mh running for about 2 yrs and i had my ups and downs with them but i never had 6 t5's just standard 4 bulbs but i think im set now i just bought myself the aquatic life 6x39w and will be here on wed...

whoooo hooooooo

 

[fish keeper 7]

hey thanks, just concerned cause i do love my 48 in mh but not sure if its was worth it for the small tank for the small tank
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Jimmy two times

i have the 4 bulb aquatic life fixture. i love it.

 

[sil3ncio]

What combination of bulbs should I use on a 6 bulb fixture....


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[ryangrieder]

well make your own thread and ask for opinions and not hijack botz thread lol.

 

[sil3ncio]

not trying to hijack, but i think it would be helpful not only to me but also botz...

 

[Keith P]

Hi-Jack complete. LOL.

 

[sil3ncio]

whatever....nevermind

 

[ryangrieder]

Well he is getting an aquatic life fixture. The bulbs that come with it are awesome. No need to change. in a year or so I already talked to him about ATI bulbs. For now the stock bulbs are good. Unless u get a cheap odyssea fixture. Then they all need to be changed. get a good brand fixture, then your good to go.