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07-12-2004, 12:22 PM

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power compact vs. t5

newbie needs help. i have a twenty gallon high. i want the ability to grow most any corals. what are the advantages to power compacts and t5? disadvantages? i am either going with a 55x2 pc, or a 4x24 t5.


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07-13-2004, 01:36 PM	#2
elgordoinavw Little Fishy Join Date: May 2003 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 155	dude for one you can pack more T5's in the same space, they run cooler and they have a greater lumen output. Oh yeah it's being reported that T5 bulbs need to be replaced less often.

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i want the ability to grow most any corals

any corals?

check into Metal Hallides, they make alot of heat though

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