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Originally Posted by RuGlu6
IMO anything more then 6 tubes wouldnt get you much saving in terms of energy and $.
I am using 6 bulb T5 Tek and just to replace 6 bulbs after 20% discount i paid $164.60.
regular price on a 48" tube is $34+tax
if you get 10 bulbs you are pushing up to 300 or more depending on your tube preference.
For a 48" tank you can get very good SPS growth and color with two 250W MH for a lot less . |
I have some really good growth under my 2 x 250W Pheonix 14k bulbs but I also have to deal with the heat all summer because of where the tank is located. Together with the chiller running I will use more power staying with the HQI setup vs T5's. I also agree bulbs can be expensive but I also buy them wholesale out of the U.S. for much cheaper than around here.
My tank is VERY heavy in SPS and I need more light and better control of the spectrum.....
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