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Old 07-23-2010, 04:02 PM
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I have tried both on the same tank one was a 4 x T12 VHO and the other was a 8 x T5 HO. Both are good. The URI T12 carry an internal reflector also.
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yeah..lol
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so how did you find the two compared with similar wattages?

Particularily in regards to the phosphorescence?
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I use 75.25 + actinic in both cases. The T12 looks better in terms of colour. The T12 combination glow pinkish/blue. T5 light up more of the bottom as there are 8 bulbs vs 4. Heat is greater in the T5 HO
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