Apr 30, 2020 · LED + T5 is way to go. I run 4 T5s (3 blue plus, 1 coral plus) along with marine orbit LED panel x 2 and an Orphek OR3 Blue plus LED bar. Best of both worlds.

May 24, 2020 · Just got a t5/led hybrid. Super excited! Does anyone know of a popular successful combination of bulbs? It’s a 4 bulb fixture. I was leaning towards 2x blue plus, 1 coral plus and …

Oct 27, 2023 · Many enthusiasts have long favored LEDs over T5s, citing the belief that while T5 bulbs require annual replacement, LEDs will remain robust for over a decade. But where did …

Mar 26, 2022 · You can even swap the t5's for supplemental led's such as those from reef brite if you decide to go all LED. I don't care if someone says "bUt t5 iS BeTTeR fOr coRaL," the …

Jan 21, 2025 · I'm planning an SPS/acro dominated tank and I like the look and growth that T5 gives (blanket of light with no shimmer and dense colonies). What LED lights would get me …

Jan 14, 2024 · IMO T5 is one of the best. I would supplement my T5 with LED for shimmer before I supplemented LED with T5 because…

Feb 15, 2022 · Advantage to t5/mh is after the 5 year replacement you have "new" lights" barring few if any ballast failures. I don't believe modern electronic ballasts are much better than …

Feb 9, 2016 · A T5 MH Combo works well with sunrise as the MH takes time to ramp up but shut down can stress the fish just like a sudden ON. My Choice in order -Quality LED Fixture …

Oct 31, 2014 · Looking to buy a Gieseman Stellar T5 Hybrid LED Retro Fixture for my 48 in tank. My question is has anyone mounted the fixture to their tank?? I can’t find the legs that they …

Jun 16, 2020 · Anyone know any good T5/LED hybrid options thank can go on a 36"x14" tank? The aquatic life and giesemanns are too big and I am not paying $2000AU for a ATI …