1. Feb 25, 2017 #1
   Marion, IA

   tbraz

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   I'm building myself a t5 led hybrid out of extra stuff i have laying around and initially I was going to do 8-39w bulbs but after pricing everything out i would save quite a bit going with 4-80w instead, is the extra foot of light worth the extra $70 i'd spend on bulbs every time I change em?

    
2. Feb 25, 2017 #2
   Cedar Rapids, IA

   blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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   You may lose just a bit of coverage at the very edge of the tank, but I think your plan to run 4 -80w bulbs will be just fine.
   Really with your size tank the t5 is going to even and fill things out light wise more than add a substantial amount of par to depth.

    
3. Feb 25, 2017 #3
   Davenport, IA

   jeremy Acro Addict

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   You will not notice a difference. The spread will be fine. It would not be worth the extra $ .
   60 inch bulbs cover a 6ft tank just fine.

    
4. Feb 25, 2017 #4
   Marion, IA

   tbraz

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   That's what i'll go with then, thanks guys.

    

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