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I have VHO T12 super actinic supplement lighting over my tank. Love these bulbs for night viewing of my reef. As far as the VHO vs T5 goes ... I remember reading somewhere a test between a 110W 10K VHO, a 96W 10K power compact, and a 54W 10K T5HO using an SLS parabolic reflector, and they were all somewhat similar in PAR output. That would make the T5HO put out nearly twice the PAR per watt of the other two. So if these are going to be the primary lighting for your reef, I would stick with T5 or MH.

I have the Tek 2 T5 HO 8x54 Watt and love it, its the retro kit for my hood, all individual reflectors and put out nice lighting, so far im keeping SPS so far no problem.

Hey SlickRick, I am still in the search for exactly what you are looking for. Is the t5 ho 4 bulbs for 175? And, is it a light strip or retro kit? I've been looking at www.hellolights.com . They have some nice merchandise at pretty good prices. Check them out!

I believe that for your footage you will find that you can get more light from the t5's / energy consumption than VHO. But I am not sure about PAR out put one vs the other.

thanks guys this site seams like it will be a big help

You won't find an absolutely specific plan because tanks vary in dimensions, but here's a page with an example you can emulate:
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/sumps/glass/

http://www.melevsreef.com/links.html

This site is what I used to create my sump/fuge.
Look under: Sump/refugium & acrylic work.