Quiet1 Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I want to upgrade my lighting. I currently have 4 48" t8's. A t5 retro kit is very expensive. 4 65 watt pc for 170 is more in my pocket book range. which setup is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I want to upgrade my lighting. I currently have 4 48" t8's. A t5 retro kit is very expensive. 4 65 watt pc for 170 is more in my pocket book range. which setup is best? t5's without a doubt!! we just upgraded to t5's from pc's and they rock! go to River City Aquatics, we learned everything we need to know about t5's there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 T5's with the right reflectors are much better. Without them they are about even IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 t5's use a lot less power and don't get near as hot. go with the t5's, pc's are obsolete right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyCat Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I would go with t5's. Your coral will thank you for it. I have pc on my nano still and when I move coral from it to the t5's they give a lot more color and just seem happier all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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