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Old 02-17-2009, 02:33 PM
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I am currently running pc lighting,2x65w and 96w on a 46g bowfront 36"longx20"deep.This year want to upgrade to T5 lighting what wattage of T5 would match or exceed the pc and where is the best place to buy.PC bulbs are so expensive make a guy broke.thks
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Old 02-17-2009, 05:11 PM
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From what I learned when your comparing PC to T5 you can throw the wattage comparing out the door. The T5's put out more par even if they are less wpg then pc.
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