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T5 is being heavily regulated in Europe (where ATI is made), and will likely be outlawed entirely... can't imagine the US will be far behind.
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T5 is being heavily regulated in Europe (where ATI is made), and will likely be outlawed entirely... can't imagine the US will be far behind.
Yeah, I have one up already over my frag tank. I am fine with it.The thought of LEDs being new and not lasting is nonsense. I have the Viparspectra 300w model, and it is plenty sufficient to grow anything. There is a thread here in the forums for the 165w version, they are quite successful.
The difference is going to come down to personal preference, some folks like the look of T5s better. I have to agree with that a bit. And I doubt T5s are going anywhere anytime too.
If you already have the Viparspectras, I say put up 'em up and see how you like them. Personally, I'd easily by mine again.
Do you know why? Toxic materials (environment concern)? Or health concerns?T5 is being heavily regulated in Europe (where ATI is made), and will likely be outlawed entirely... can't imagine the US will be far behind.
The thought of LEDs being new and not lasting is nonsense. I have the Viparspectra 300w model, and it is plenty sufficient to grow anything. There is a thread here in the forums for the 165w version, they are quite successful.
The difference is going to come down to personal preference, some folks like the look of T5s better. I have to agree with that a bit. And I doubt T5s are going anywhere anytime too.
If you already have the Viparspectras, I say put up 'em up and see how you like them. Personally, I'd easily by mine again.
Probably energy wasters.Do you know why? Toxic materials (environment concern)? Or health concerns?
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Oh I see, that's a tough question. I have no first-hand experience with it, but from what I've seen here on the forum, folks that mix T5s and LEDs get some really nice results.Yeah, I have one up already over my frag tank. I am fine with it.
I have 2 not being used right now.
I was just wondering if I should replace my ATI 6-Bulb with my ViparSpcetra's or supe my ATI with some LumenBars??? That's the question.
I think mercury and energy effiiciency but I'm too lazy to read the whole report.Do you know why? Toxic materials (environment concern)? Or health concerns?
Yes it seems there are some positive reports.Oh I see, that's a tough question. I have no first-hand experience with it, but from what I've seen here on the forum, folks that mix T5s and LEDs get some really nice results.
LED/T5 hybrid is the way to go. I have seen impressive tanks on just viparspectras alone, but T5/LED hybrid really helps with neutralizing any shadowing and getting the perfect mixI know I'm gonna get flamed on this one...BUT
Should I Keep 6-Bulb ATI SunPower or Swap with 2 x ViparSpectra 300Ws?
I know this might seem like a dumb question but here's the story.
I have 2 ViparSpectra 300W's from a tank I had to take down due to COVID. (No need for an office tank when I ain't going to the office anymore!)
I have a 6-Bulb SunPower running over a standard 6' 125g display at home.
I'm just starting to acro-up my tank (I've picked up 12 nice frags from Coral Euporia and Cultivated Reef ) and added 3 clams from Pacific East.
I think the T5's just cut it in terms of PAR BUT I'd rather have a little too much PAR and have to throttle it back by raising the light or reducing photo period then be caught out with too little.
So, I was thinking of boosting my PAR by adding 2 LumenBars from ReefBreeders for about $400.
But then I thought to myself, I already have the ViparSpectra's and why keep investing in a dying technology.
Will I even be able to buy T5's in a few years?
Maybe I should just make the switch to LED's now and save the $400.
What would you do?