CoralReefer99
Reefing newb
:question: I'm upgrading my lighting for my 75 gal reef tank. I currently have 260 watts (4-65 watt power compacts). I'm interested in either a HQI 560 watt (2-150 watt HQI; 2-130 watt fluorescent) fixture or a 432 watts(8-54 watt) T-5 lighting fixture. I have a couple of concerns/questions - Can anyone shed some light on how much more my utilities will increase per month with these lighting systems? Is a watt a watt(in terms of cost for energy) or are the T-5 bulb more energy efficient? Are both these lighting systems equivalent in terms of the types of coral I will be able to keep? Do you get a ripple effect with the T-5 bulbs or is that only with the HQI? Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated!
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