Lighting Selection

[blueyota]

pcs are also more expensive than t5s

[Carmen]

I run a 2X250W MH with pc's and I can tell you the pc's are worthless. Nice for an actinic/moonlight glow after lights out but that's about it. They do not contribute at all to the overall color when the MH are on. I have found it necessary to supplement with T5's as well to achieve a nicer color.

[BerryNice]

So based on the feedback so far, it sounds like the Current USA fixture is the preferred choice over Coralife, am I correct?

+'s
T-5 bulbs vs. power compacts
Replacement T-5 bulbs are more cost effective and not proprietary to the fixture
full 60" coverage vs. 48"
60" allows me to properly mount

Anything else I should consider?

What is warranty/repair like with Current USA?

Thanks!

[kien]

Originally Posted by BerryNice

So based on the feedback so far, it sounds like the Current USA fixture is the preferred choice over Coralife, am I correct?

+'s
T-5 bulbs vs. power compacts
Replacement T-5 bulbs are more cost effective and not proprietary to the fixture
full 60" coverage vs. 48"
60" allows me to properly mount

Anything else I should consider?

What is warranty/repair like with Current USA?

Thanks!

I'm not sure if the Current USA fixture takes 48" bulbs or 60" bulbs but also consider the fact that 60" T5 bulbs are hard to come by. If they do in fact use the 60" bulbs I would recommend maybe getting two 24" fixtures to get your spread if that's what you're concerned about. If your tank isn't too deep one 48" fixture high enough should spread enough for the whole tank.