My T5 bulbs are 3+ years old. Replaced only when burnt out. 
Have 6xTek T5. 
My tank has almost non existent algae. 
My SPS have VERY nice color and growth I have Pink, bright green, blue tip Dual Color SPS and green tip as well. 
So go figure. 
 
Low bio load (only 3 fish in 65 gal tank ), high ORP (with high air flow) air driven skimmer it is constant just over  450. Second skimmer is Deltek 600 HOB. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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