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T5ho Brand opinions wanted

Eric

Eric

Just looking for opinions on T5HO fixtures, I'm planning on buying two or three four footers for next year so I can start earily, I would like to hear what you guys/girls are using and recommend, the only thing I am set on is independant reflectors for each bulb since I'm a reefer "Saltwater Aquariums" I have learned without IDR you loose a alot of light to me it's worth the extra $$$ for the benefit when it comes to reefs I imagine the same goes for plants.

Thanks
Eric
 
I use 2 4' per shelf or 4 tubes per level el cheapo from home depot. for the last 10 years change tubes every other year. works great for me not growing cash crop just peppers and tomato's
 
I've got 3 Hydrofarm fixtures with the T5 bulbs. 2 of which I purchased from hayneedle.com. Works great.
 
I have a 6 bulb Hydrofarm T5 unit that works OK. I also have a 400 watt metal halide. My plants seem to do much better under the metal halide and I can cover a larger area with it. The only benefit for me with the T5 is less heat.
 
T5 is a fluorescent light and, after a year of operation, either MH or HPS would cost less to buy/operate and make better chiles.
 
willard3 said:
T5 is a fluorescent light and, after a year of operation, either MH or HPS would cost less to buy/operate and make better chiles.
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So they lose power over time is what your saying? Or the efficiency of the hps/mh in producing more chiles makes it more cost effective over the year? Just curious I use both and do see faster growth with the mh in veg and hps in bloom, just always thought I was getting more power savings from t5s...I like the Sol Lighting T5s are just as good as the hydrofarm and other major brands, and they are made in the USA.
 
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