LED light or T5

[Jamal6008]

Hi all,

I am planning on changing my existing t8 lighting system. Currently I have two t8 tubes mounted inside the hood that came with the aquarium. Unfortunately, water has damaged the t8 socket and corroded the wiring as well so I just want to replace the whole thing. I am going to get rid of the hood.

I have been searching for new lighting systems. I have come across two main ones. On ebay I can buy this T5 Aquarium Fish Tank Overhead Light system which comes with four T5 tubes. Alternatively I have also been looking at LED system.

I have tropical aquarium but it is heavily planted. Can anyone please recommend from their previous experience what would be a better choice for me?

The two LED systems that I have found are:

1. Fluval aqualife and plant
2. Aquaray gobream

It's difficult to find reviews/information regarding good led systems for tropical aquariums.

Thanks for your help.

 

[zukiGS500]

How big is the tank? I recently picked up two finnex 24/7 planted led lights for some 40 gallon breeders and really like them.

 

[Username.]

Just get leds. They'll pay themselves off in a few years and imo they work better.

 

[Skalper666]

I've got a few of the fluval aqualife led fixtures. They are jam packed with a good range of colored LEDs and produce a lot of light. The plants I do have thrive. Plus you can light your tank completley blue in the evening if you are into that.