Lighting question..

[Catfish Lover]

Would a single strip T5 HO be more light than a double strip T8?

 

[Trout11B]

I believe so yes.

Here's a graph I found on The planted tank.

 

[aqua_chem]

It depends on the T8 and the T5HO fixture, but generally yea, a single T5HO, especially with a reasonably good reflector, should out perform two T8s, especially if they don't have a reflector.

 

[BBradbury]

Would a single strip T5 HO be more light than a double strip T8?

Hello Cat...

The T5 HO will give you roughly 54 watts and the two T8s would give you a bit more at about 64 watts, 32 watts per bulb. The T8s would be the best, because they will give you more light distribution, but a lower intensity than the T5, which will shine a brighter light, but over a much smaller area.

B