Lighting Question T-5's - Aquarium Advice

beachbumin · 11-26-2006, 01:20 PM

I am currently running 2 65 watt pcs and am considering changing lights. I dont know much about the T-5's and was wondering if I switched to the 95 watt set up would I be going down in light or adding more? Basically I am open to suggestions so I anyone has any favorites Id love to hear about them. Thanks guys!

**roka64** · 11-26-2006, 02:30 PM

I have the Nova extreme T5, 216W.
If I understand your question:
You now have 130W, if you remove the 130W and only use one 95W, then you would be getting less light.

beachbumin · 11-26-2006, 03:24 PM

The Nova Extreme is the unit that they make for my tank size (24") I just wasnt sure if the T-5's emitted more light per watt or if that would be a step down. Thanks for the help!

**roka64** · 11-26-2006, 03:43 PM

Watts are Watts. The difference you will see is 10K/14K, they are different spectrums of light, more blue as you get the higher number.

beachbumin · 11-26-2006, 03:45 PM

ahh now im finally starting to get it!! THanks for the help, I may look into the HQI MH LED setups instead.

**roka64** · 11-26-2006, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachbumin

ahh now im finally starting to get it!! THanks for the help, I may look into the HQI MH LED setups instead.

LOL! Cool! I have MHs on my 125G.

11-26-2006, 01:20 PM	#1
beachbumin Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 515 Images: 2	Lighting Question T-5's I am currently running 2 65 watt pcs and am considering changing lights. I dont know much about the T-5's and was wondering if I switched to the 95 watt set up would I be going down in light or adding more? Basically I am open to suggestions so I anyone has any favorites Id love to hear about them. Thanks guys!

11-26-2006, 02:30 PM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,330 Images: 12	I have the Nova extreme T5, 216W. If I understand your question: You now have 130W, if you remove the 130W and only use one 95W, then you would be getting less light. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

11-26-2006, 03:24 PM	#3
beachbumin Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 515 Images: 2	The Nova Extreme is the unit that they make for my tank size (24") I just wasnt sure if the T-5's emitted more light per watt or if that would be a step down. Thanks for the help! __________________ Any home mortgage questions feel free to ask. Thats what I do when I'm not tending to my tank!!

11-26-2006, 03:43 PM	#4
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,330 Images: 12	Watts are Watts. The difference you will see is 10K/14K, they are different spectrums of light, more blue as you get the higher number. __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

11-26-2006, 03:45 PM	#5
beachbumin Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 515 Images: 2	ahh now im finally starting to get it!! THanks for the help, I may look into the HQI MH LED setups instead. __________________ Any home mortgage questions feel free to ask. Thats what I do when I'm not tending to my tank!!

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