T5 vs. PC

[TheReefGeek]

I have never run T5 lighting, how does it compare to PC?

[danny zubot]

I've never run them either but the consenses is that they use less power for the same amount of light. In all reality though a T5 is just a staight PC bulb, so watt for watt they should be the same. I'm not a light guru though so I could be wrong.

[tbone]

don't forget bulb light last alot alonger as well.

there's a big thread over @ RC

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=561864

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=679852

[exee]

I just got a T5 Tek-Light to replace my PC system and I like the colors on my T5 system waaayy better then with the PC lights. The T5s seem brighter but that could also be because there are more bulbs over the tank than before :P

[TheReefGeek]

How many bulbs? Over what size tank? What color temperature bulbs? How are your corals reacting? What are you keeping under T5?

[tbone]

Originally Posted by exee

I just got a T5 Tek-Light to replace my PC system and I like the colors on my T5 system waaayy better then with the PC lights. The T5s seem brighter but that could also be because there are more bulbs over the tank than before :P

whats the spec on it, and where did you get it from

[Quagmire]

Im using T5s.Its been awhile since Ive used PCs But I can honestly say they are better than the 175 MH I was using,which in turn was much better than the PCs it replaced.BTW my PCs were only 2x 65w and my T5s are 4x 54w.One advantage T5s have ove PCs is the straight tube allows better reflection. Along both sides of the whole tube,rather than only the outside of a bent tube.Also the proper reflector will make the differance between a T5 comparable to VHO and a T5 comparable to MH.Look for a fixture with a reflector that curves around the top of each bulb.