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01-15-2007, 02:50 AM
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From me
 Anyway, T12's are obsolete in this hobby. Don't waste your money. Regarding the PC vs HO T5 debate, here's more ammo in favor of T5's (aside from the fact that they outperform PC's in every conceivable aspect): Bulb selection. PC bulb selection is terrible. The colors are Mickey Mouse, the pricing is insane, and that's if you aren't already dealing with the whole straight vs. square pin fiasco. HO T5's have fantastic bulbs. True actinics of a million flavors, red spectrum, pink bulbs, whatever. You can't beat HO T5's for selection and quality.
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This and that. Last edited by albert_dao; 01-15-2007 at 02:53 AM. 
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01-15-2007, 12:43 PM
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Seeing as I want to move from PC's....I won't be considering them again. What about MH to VHO T5's? I like the "shiny" affect it give the water.....how will it compare to MH? it is so hard to decide....
Albert...do you think you can PM me some prices on VHO T5's and MH prices? My openning on my cornor can fit the coral life 36" PC with the legs. thanks.
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01-15-2007, 01:46 PM
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Albert--while you're PMing him, could you PM me the cost of your HO T5 setups (my tank is also 36" wide).
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01-15-2007, 06:54 PM
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I was just about to suggest a PC/T5 W/MH combo as well for this shape of tank. When I had my 54 corner I crammed a 250 watt single ended MH in a 12x12 reflector over mine, but it left little room for my PC lights. In the end, if I would have kept the tank I think I would have just sprung for a 36" coralife or similar setup. Have fun mounting it though.
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