t5's anyone?

[hansmatt]

I'm looking at getting a new fixture (not hood), to replace my 4x110vho's on 2 icecap ballasts. I need a fixture rather than retrofit, because the tank is a room divider & it impacts the room. My current setup is just a bit taller than I (read...my wife) likes. I'd love the sparkle of MH, but am concerned about heat. Looking at either a T5 mh mixed fixture, or maybe 6 T5's. I have not seen the light output, but understand that it is more than vho's and uses less power. Anyone have experience or picts they want to share with mh and t5's?
Matt

[hng]

You can use the ice caps to drive T5s if that's what you wanted to do. All you would need are new endcaps, individual reflectors, and bulbs. The wiring is the same, you wouldn't need any more space than the VHOs currently are taking.