Reef lighting?

[Fishboy]

Which lighting would be best for a 30 gallon reef aquarium if any? 1, 2, or 3?


1).Aquarium Lighting for Freshwater and Reef Systems: Nova Extreme Compact SLR T-5 Fixtures

2).http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticLife_T5_HO_Light_Link_Fixture_Marine_24_Inch_T5_Fluorescent_Light_Fixtures-AquaticLife-AK01138-FILTFIT54U-vi.html

3).Coralife Aqualight Dual Lamp High Output Fixture

 

[Melosu58]

Number two. I dont like the 1 st one because even though T5`s it is not High output. IMO T5`s are useless unless they are High output like number two. I also like the individual reflectors for each bulb on number 2. You`ll get more intensity on number 2. JMO

 

[yote]

+1 Mike

 

[dcantucson]

+2 on #2

 

[messiah023]

If you can spare $250....this is the best bet for a 30g (I assume you are needing a 24" fixture like my 30g).

WavePoint 24" T-5 Light Fixture 4 x 24 W - AquaCave

I use CF lighting with success (mixed reef system).

24" 2x65W Orbit PC Fixture by Current USA* - AquaCave

Good luck....remember, if you are building a reef, don't skimp on your lights.