More fuel for the T5 fire

[Myka]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

Bulb replacement cost savings are up to debate - for example on my tank -

6 bulbs x ~$25 x 2 changes per annum = ~$300/year

...If I had 2x250W + T5/PC actinics would cost ~2 bulbs x $100 + 2 T5 x ~$25 x2 = $300

Basically the same in the end.

That's why I say there's no debate. They are so close it doesn't even matter. If anything you end up spending more money replacing T5s than MH.