Metal Halide (HQI) vs. T5
What is the bulb life expectancy of a T5. The only drawbacks I can see by going with T5's is A. ) you have a lot more bulbs to replace once their life is gone and B. ) you won't have the "shimmer" effect of the halide. What is the bulb life expectancy of a T5. The only drawbacks I can see by going with T5's is A. ) you have a lot more bulbs to replace once their life is gone and B. ) you won't have the "shimmer" effect of the halide. Would T5's be cheaper to run as far as electric bills are concerned (if so, how much more wattage of T5 lighting could you have compared to HQI lighting and still run about the same as far as energy consumption). Would T5's be cheaper to run as far as electric bills are concerned (if so, how much more wattage of T5 lighting could you have compared to HQI lighting and still run about the same as far as energy consumption). I have a 150w HQI right now but have seen some pretty amazing looking tanks running T5's and just wondered if it would be worth it to switch. I have a 150w HQI right now but have seen some pretty amazing looking tanks running T5's and just wondered if it would be worth it to switch.
Energy-efficiency programs implemented at the stores include replacing 75-watt incandescent 
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Those savings are why the city of Austin announced on July 6 that it will be replacing existing