LED/ T-5/ MH operating cost?

deton8it

Member
Hey everyone,

Here is a question for all of the reefers here. Since I am in between tanks right now I have been thinking about how I want to set up the next one and what equipment I may want. What is your monthly operating cost for your fixture? I'm not really talking about bulb replacement, more like power consumption. If you switched from one type to another, what is more efficient?


Thank you


John
 

acrylic51

Active Member
I can't give an honest answer and truly the cost would vary depending what part of the country you live in as well....
 

2quills

Well-Known Member
Leds can save you roughly around a 1/5th of the running cost of halides. T5´s fall roughly around the middle.
But if you go with leds then it's best to suck it up and pay the upfront cost for a full spectrum fixture and the ability to dim them if you want to end up happy with them.
 
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