So in the end i went with t5 led hybrid which is a 48 fixture with 2 primehds on it now.
Reef lighting led vs t5.
I ve ran t5 lighting over my reef tanks for over 3 years and i recently switched to leds.
This video is about my thoughts on how my 75 gallon reef tank is doing with this change and i go over some.
Dual high quality aluminum reflectors capture the maximum amount of light and allow it to be directed reflectors can be independently rotated maximizing the optical efficiency of the system.
Led lighting is fully controllable allowing you to fine tune the color and overall spectrum of your tank where t5 lighting is very straight forward and gives awesome spread with very little shadows.
That being said i run a hydra 52 over my tank and i m pretty happy with it but i m adding a couple t5s to suppliment my light at which point i think i ll really be content with my lighting.
Made in the u s the reef brite supra t5 allows users to combine proven t5 performance with state of the art led technology sold separately.
What i appreciate about t5 lights is its ease.
A quality led fixture will serve you well and last as long as they should.
With all the buzz about led lighting you might be thinking everyone has tossed their metal halides and t5 light fixtures into the recycling bin.
Unlike led lights which aren t extremely complex but require previous knowledge to achieve ideal lighting hue and reef tank lighting schedule t5 fixtures are a breeze to operate.
When it comes to led you do get what you pay for literally.
Uniquely designed with a light intensity and spectrum that is 100 utilized by the corals reefled lights are 100 reef safe 100 reef spec providing optimal growth vivid colors and an elegant gentle shimmer throughout the aquarium.
Red sea s reefled series is the result of years of research into the lighting needs of corals.
What s the deal with t5 lighting for a saltwater tank.
Let s find out how why this long standing reef tank lighting technology is still producing awesome tan.
Led and t5 lighting technology mated together make one of the most superior lighting fixtures in the aquarium hobby today.
While it s true led reef lighting offers a lot of programming and automation options not everyone has made the switch or is unhappy with their existing conventional lighting system.