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T5HO vs VHO. # of bulbs??? (1 Viewer)

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Ok, I was using 2 Actinic VHO bulbs, but they are way over due to be replaced, and for the past month, just haven't had any actinics on my tank.

I'm debating switching to T5's but can't decide what would be best.
I'm a little low on cash so trying to figure out which corners I can cut or shouldn't cut.

From what I've read, when using T5's, the reflector is pretty important. Is that correct?
I have a 4 foot long tank with 2 MH bulbs, both with the spider reflectors on them. Could the T5 bulbs use the same reflector and still be effective? Or would it not be useful if the bulb is too far from the reflector?
If I need to buy the reflector also, I'll be setting up only 1 bulb for now.
If I go with VHO, I will still use 2 bulbs, just because I don't need a seperate reflector.
How useful is 1 T5 54W bulb? What do u suggest? Start with the single T5 and add a 2nd later, or just go with the 2 VHO bulbs again?

AAARRRGGHHH, TRASH DAY, gotta run!!!!
 
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From what I've read, when using T5's, the reflector is pretty important. Is that correct?
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Its VERY important.

I have a 4 foot long tank with 2 MH bulbs, both with the spider reflectors on them. Could the T5 bulbs use the same reflector and still be effective?
Or would it not be useful if the bulb is too far from the reflector?
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No its the individual reflector that increases the output.

If I need to buy the reflector also, I'll be setting up only 1 bulb for now.
If I go with VHO, I will still use 2 bulbs, just because I don't need a seperate reflector.
How useful is 1 T5 54W bulb? What do u suggest? Start with the single T5 and add a 2nd later, or just go with the 2 VHO bulbs again?
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I would add 1 Blue Plus T5 and add another later if it were me. Im much happier with my T5's then the VHO's I used to run.
 
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Anyone know a site that sells T5 bulbs and reflectors that accepts paypal.
Only site I know of that carries both is reefgeek and they don't accept paypal.
 
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Premium Aquatics, but their listed price on T5's isn't as good as Reefgeek. However, I have found that if you simply email them about something and ask for their best price, they will usually do better than what's listed on the website. ;)
 
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