t-5 vs. pc

[donald]

I would like as many opinions as posible. Please add pros and cons and personal exp. I also would like to know opperating costs,(bulbs and such). Thanks for the help, I have no Idea and want to up grade. I want to convert to a reef tank in the future.

 

[big]

I have PC's. on my 72 bow......... Buy T-5's. A friend set up a new 75 about last Christmas.
I wish my almost 400 watts (4x96) of PC's where even half as good as their 4x54 T-5's (216) on thier tank. No comparison T-5's here for this Christmas!!

 

[nycbob]

i hv t-5 light in my 72. take a look at the pic i posted under the photo section. i grow almost everything w t-5, including most sps.

 

[integral9]

T5 = less heat than PC and more PAR. Just a better light all around.

 

[donald]

thank ya'll for the info any other opinions welcome. I just built my canopy today for my 55g. The lights will be next, I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!