toddyp
Reefing newb
90 gal fish live rock corals---which is best lighting---compact flourscent or T5?
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Bifferwine
I am a girl
T5 or MH. Compact fluorescents don't even compare. CFs are really only ever used anymore on really small tanks, it seems.
Smitty
Reef pro
Go with some t5's...that way you could keep corals when you're ready for them.
yote
In Memoriam
T-5s all the way.
toddyp
Reefing newb
JAG107
Reef enthusiast
Get an 8 bulb T5 if you can afford it. You will possibly regret a small size fixture once you decide on keeping some light intensive corals. Halides would be even better!
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Not enough for a 90 gallon tank. For a 90 you will need either a 6 bulb T5 setup with individual reflectors, or an 8 bulb setup without individual reflectors.
I just bought lights for my 90. I bought the Nova Extreme Pros (6 bulbs with IRs).
I just bought lights for my 90. I bought the Nova Extreme Pros (6 bulbs with IRs).
toddyp
Reefing newb
my plan is to use my CF until the spare bulbs run out-at that point i will get another of these---think that will work?
chiqui bb
Reefing newb
I just looked at the ebay posting for these lights and I like the price. Would these be okay for my 55 gal? I didn't see the manufacturers name listed though. Anyone familiar with this ebay seller? Any comments/warnings?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Those would be okay for a 55 gallon tank. I used a 4 bulb T5 setup over my old 55 gallon tank and was able to keep even SPS, anemones and clams. Buying a setup of a known (and trusted) brand would be better, I think, but if the price is right, I'd go for these ones too if I had a smaller tank. Buying a T5 setup with individual reflectors would be better, but these lights will work fine for a 55.
