Question about T-5s and Fluorescent lighting.

[coral keeper]

I have a question about T-5s and regular Fluorescent lighting. Which kind of lighting uses up less electricity? So, if theres 50 watts of the T-5s, and 50 watts of the regular fluorescent lighting, which would take up less electricity? Thanks!

 

[reefraff]

Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2546591
I have a question about T-5s and regular Fluorescent lighting. Which kind of lighting uses up less electricity? So, if theres 50 watts of the T-5s, and 50 watts of the regular fluorescent lighting, which would take up less electricity? Thanks!
Watts is the expression of the amount of power used by a electrical appliance. Both would use the same.
Normal output T5 lights like the coral life are the most efficient light right now. On a shorter tank (16" tall or less) there are fine for a reef. The T5's typically used are HO (High Output). Still efficient just not as much

 

[coral keeper]

Ok, Thanks!!

 

[agent707]

I will say this much. I had 260 watts of Coralife Compact Flourescents on a 48" tank (Came with a used tank I bought). I replaced them with a 110 watt (2x55) T5 fixture. It looks as bright or brighter with the T5's than the CF's. And the color is far better with the T5's.
T5's ARE the way to go.