Compact or T5

[sailor]

My girlfriend is buying me a new light system for my 55 gal litely planted ram tank. What should I get CF or T5.

Thanks in advance

[Algenco]

T5, more bang for the buck

[ILuvMyGoldBarb]

T5s. You get longer life out of the bulbs. The design of CF bulbs holds more heat close to the bulbs thus decreasing the life of the bulb. T5 bulbs will lose 10% of their intensity in the first few weeks but will maintain 90% intensity through the remainder of the life of the bulb. Because of that you won't be changing bulbs near as often. Even when you do replace them, try to look at lighting "warehouse" type places, I've heard of people getting 54w T5s for about $5.50 a bulb.

[jbeining75]

t5 4X65..... Algenco found me an awesome one on big als online. Only $100.00.....

[Incredulous_Ed]

CF bulbs are wayy too expensive.

[cocoa_pleco]

T-5, a 2x54w would be good

j75, are you sure that isnt a PC fixture you got? T-5 dont come in that wattage, PC come in 4x65w though, thats what i have on my reef

[jbeining75]

T-5, a 2x54w would be good

j75, are you sure that isnt a PC fixture you got? T-5 dont come in that wattage, PC come in 4x65w though, thats what i have on my reef

You're right Cocoa.... T5 2 X 54.... i was looking a salt lights last night for a 30 gallon I may setup sorry. Here is the light..

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...000kfreshwater

[jbeining75]

Actually nope I lied here is the light... It is PC.... 2X65 48 inch

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...pw2lunarlights

[cocoa_pleco]

cool light!

i got my 4x65w PC for $99 on ebay, for that price i figured it probably was crap but its actually made of solid metal

[sailor]

Ok T5's it is. Thanks gang I appreciate it.