haliade verses t5's

[mark peacock]

Hi guys dont want to sound thick in any way what so ever, but what would be the least electric use 400watt metal haliade against 6x 54watt t5 i need to save on the bills currently have 2x54watt t5 with 400watt metal haliade and thinking of going with 6x54watt t5 what do you think.
mark

 

[Scooterman]

How deep is your tank? What are you keeping?

 

[mark peacock]

24inch deep and i mainly keep softy and a couple of clams the clams are right at the top of the tank.
mark

 

[Scooterman]

IMO you don't need 400w mh's! When you add a bunch of t5's compared to two 250w mh's your almosf a wash on power consumed.
So I personally prefer using both but either or you should be fine to keep anything you want @ 24" depth.