t5 vs led

i just researched this a ton before buying my LEDS. Some of the Pros I remember:

electricity usage is less
LEDs give off a lot less heat thus keeping water temperature more stable
LEDs can be dialed in to promote coral growth and discourage nuisance algae growth (this one has been debated)
LEDs have a lot of different mounting capabilities and typically take up less space

 

That's up to you if you switch. I have both LEDs and T5's. Leds are cheaper to run then T5's. T5's you can also go to a very blue look. Personally, I like T5's best. Good luck with your decision.

 

My 2cents
If you go Led, get the ones with multi colors. You don't need to spend big bucks.
I think t-5s give a nicer look and more even coverage, In trade you deal with heat in the summer and $100-$150 in bulb replacement every 9 months. I went with Leds over a year ago, and don't regret it, I liked the look of my t-5s better but the trade offs were worth it to me.

I've had good growth with both.

 

Yeah just get a reef brite or build my led actinic led strip and run with your t5. I have both led and another tank with t5. I find in my tanks I have better growth and color with t5. But I really like the pop you get with royal blue leds. So my opinion is do both.

 

I just switched from t5 to full spectrum led. Love it.

 

You could just add a strip of blue LED's to your existing lighting.

 

Take a look at Orbit Marine LEDs I have 2 on my 135 very impressed

 

Bad pic sorry

 

I will post a better one These lights have wireless remote, programmable, cloud cover, moon lights and thunderstorms

 

Here is a better picture

 

I have the current usa orbit led and love it. Storm and cloud features are awesome