from what i have read, it doesnt look like T5 is going to be "the" lighting option for everyone to strive for...
from the german tank info...
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32 x T-5 used all together each 54 w
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on an ~12' tank,
would compare to 16 x T5, on a 6' tank, which would mean 864Watts.
kind of what i run now, with a mixed tank as well, but, only difference with me, is that i am able to keep high light corals on the sandbed, but then again, my tank is not as deep as the german one. so this isnt really the best comparison...oh wait, Brads tank is deeper than mine and he is able to keep high light corals near/on the botom as well.
also...from the link provided...
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you ought to use three 54w T5s to replace each 150w metal halide.
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it does look like they are recommending a watt per watt comparison as well.
i guess we will just have to wait until someone has used them long enough to give some realworld observations.