Swapping t5’s for led strip

[BuddyVanDoodle]

I’m already getting sick of replacing t5 bulbs but everyone says they are the gold standard. I have a 4 bulb set up with 2 hydra 26’s on a four foot tank. I have all ati blue plus in it. I guess I would like to know if it’s even worth changing them out and I should just stay with t5 or if switching them would make sense. I have it narrowed down to reef brite and reefbreeders. If you have a specific spectrum would be cool too.

 

[blasterman]

Look at the Reefbrite strips and the reviews on BRS. If that doesn't sell you to dump the glorified shop lights nothing will.

 

[LadyTang2]

If you're going all strips, do a mix of both reefbreeders and reefbrite. Like reefbrite 50/50 with RB blue/UV and 14k. 2 of each gives 6, I think that would be awesome. If you like really blue then swap 50/50 for all blue but keep other 2.

 

[BuddyVanDoodle]

If you're going all strips, do a mix of both reefbreeders and reefbrite. Like reefbrite 50/50 with RB blue/UV and 14k. 2 of each gives 6, I think that would be awesome. If you like really blue then swap 50/50 for all blue but keep other 2.

I’m planning on keeping the hydras so they’re just to supplement and fill shadowed areas

 

[LadyTang2]

I’m planning on keeping the hydras so they’re just to supplement and fill shadowed areas

I'd prolly go with the blue/uv and turn up whites on hydras if possible, honestly cant go wrong w any of those three, depends on aesthetics you want.

 

[A. grandis]

I’m already getting sick of replacing t5 bulbs but everyone says they are the gold standard. I have a 4 bulb set up with 2 hydra 26’s on a four foot tank. I have all ati blue plus in it. I guess I would like to know if it’s even worth changing them out and I should just stay with t5 or if switching them would make sense. I have it narrowed down to reef brite and reefbreeders. If you have a specific spectrum would be cool too.

Some will tell you those LEDs could "replace" your T5s. They do not substitute T5s because they are simply 2 different sources of light. The LEds won't give you true UV, to start with. T5s will give you a better spectrum and combination you can choose from. T5s act as a sheet of light. Quality wise T5s are superior IMO. I would use only T5s over a reef instead LEDs/T5s to tell the truth. It's a much better deal in the long run. Yes, it's totally worthy to change those bulbs once a year! Get an ATI Sunpower. Changing light once a year is what you need to to keep it at it's prime drive. That will show some strong results!!!