T5 Lighting

[midwest reefer]

Has anyone ever heard of these or used them? The reason I ask is because Im looking to upgrade my lights so I can keep a clam or possibly some acro. I found a t5 fixture that was 8x54w, which would be 7.8wpg. Would that be enough?

 

[nm reef]

Lots of folks report success running T5's...but I don't think T5's would provide the light for clams and acros that MH's would.I've seen folks claim clams and SPS types do well under T5's...but I don't think its a choice I'd make.:thinking:

 

[midwest reefer]

Thanks... The only reason I asked was because the T5 fixtuer is half the price than the mh, and it is only about 1.5 wpg less. But I think the MH would be a better choice and probably the one Ill go with.