LED vs T-5 Lighting question

Hi all,



Per my other post I've downsized from a 180 and I'm putting together a new 90 tank description below. Currently I'm looking to replace some very old T-12's ( 2 x white and 2 x actinic ). Like just about everyone i'm comparing LED's vs T-5's.



My question is when comparing wattage most of what i'm looking at are 4 bulb x 48" units that are mostly in the 216 watt range. When looking at LED's ( mid range - not cheap but not high end ) most state they are 54 watts.



Can anyone provide me with some direction on how to compare for strength etc?



One LED i'm looking at is



http://ift.tt/13HgG5R



I know it's not high end but it's got a built in times, several modes etc. Seems like a decent starter...



Thanks for any advice on how to compare strengths / wattage.



JB



Setup...



* Marineland 90 gallon crystal clear corner flo - 700 gph flow capacity

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** Down below -

* 30 gallon sump / refugium

* Dual skimmer sock

* Eshoops PSK-200 protein skimmer

* Mag 12 return pump

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** In the tank -

* Jebao Wireless RW-15 wave maker with electronic controller x 1 ( want a 2nd )

* T-12 lighting - 2 x white and 2 x blue

- replace soon with LED or T-5

* Hydor Koralia Evolution 1400

* Hydor Koralia Evolution 1050

* JBJ lighting Auto Top Off - 10 gallon reserve

* 60 lbs live sand ( 2+ inch sand bed )

* 40 lbs base rock

* 3" yellow tang

* 2" blue tang

* 1" oscellaris clown x 2

* Small star fish

* Red fire shrimp

* Hermits x 10

* Snail x 10

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** Want to add

* Jebao Wireless RW-15 wave maker with electronic controller x 1

- will remove Koralia's when I add this...

* LED or T-5 lighting x 48"

* 40 lbs or so live rock

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Extra equipment

* Mag 7 pump

* Mag 5 pump

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