Hi
I used to be a fanatic abut the use of MH bulbs in a reef tank, I loved the intensity, the shimmering effect, and the fact that it is the closest light source that resembles the sun.
In my last tank I decided to give T5 a try. I used aqua-since bulbs (some 15k, 17k and 22k). Although in the begging it took me some time to get used to the “sterile” appearance and the absence of the shimmering, the overall result was amazing!
The new lighting setup took out amazing colors out of my corals and even the fish. I could play with color of the aquarium and fit it exactly as I wanted it! I have also managed to save some bucks on my electricity bill since the chiller was all most out of work.
I think T5 today give knock out to MH……
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