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Hi reefer..I am only 7month reefing on 4ftx2x2. .currently using 2x150w mh light and using up to 10hrs..my bill quite high.. I am planning to use 4xT5..but I dont know wether is it enought for my tank..any advice out there?

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Usually, the practice is using MH + T5 combo.

The MH for simulation of day time with T5 usually in blue actinic for a night mode scenario.

Depending on how you want ur growth rate to be like.

You can use MH for 6 to 8hrs daily instead of 10hrs with T5 supplementing the other hours.

Happy reefing :)

Tom

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What Are you keeping SPS? If so try T5HO..If Not i would suggest you to go LEDS..LEDS Is Exp At first In The Long run Really helps with the bill,Heat admission,Etc..Also easy to chage just unscrew certain Leds Like that..T5 Also good but you might Have some Heat+The Bill will only Drop a litlle from the MH Bill Bro..I Used to Use T5HOX2 Kaw Kaw Bill A Little high..after changing to Maxspect 160Watts x2 Really really it Has Droped alot..Hope this helped! ~~~Happy Reefing :)

300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot)

1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html

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How's bout LEDs ?

Yeah I Think LEDS Are The way to go..I Could Be wrong tho..Nothing Like A Sizzlinng hot MH For A SPS Tank! :)

300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot)

1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html

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Ic..thanks bro..need to save money buy LED..

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My Pleasure Bro! :cheers:

300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot)

1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html

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