Step 1 Lighting?

[cvksobe]

I am looking at buying the AquaticLife 6 Light T5 HO Lighting Fixture with LED Moonlights... it says that it has a total of 324W...
My tank is a 75 gallon bowfront and I heard that 4 watts per gallon is good.
Is this enough for my tank if I plan on having LPS and SPS corals?
Thanks!! :sfish:

 

[BL1]

Does the light fixture come with individual reflectors? If not I would recommend you look at the nova extreme pro fixtures you'll be able to keep any type of coral with that one.

 

[cvksobe]

Yeah it says that it has individual reflectors... should i still maybe think about the one you mentioned?

Here is a link to the one I am looking at:
Aquarium Lighting T5 Fluorescent Light Fixture: AquaticLife Six Lamp T5 HO Light Fixture

 

[BL1]

It's really up to you, it will put out enough light for any coral you want to keep also, the one you posted comes with a built in digital timer and moonlights. But, the one I suggested sells for much less, if you go to this site they have it for $360 Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 6X54 Watt, 48 inch

 

[cvksobe]

Cool, Thanks Brian!

 

[Cathic]

Depending on what your looking to spend Metal Halides would also be a great choice. Its really a matter of preference. Either of the fixtures listed will suite your needs. I feel more comfortable with MH's but that is JMO.

 

[Kazarko]

Personally I think it's also the bulbs you get that make the tank look better. You can keep most corals under T5s but don't expect the same colors in SPS without MH lighting.

 

[dcantucson]

Aquarium Lighting T5 Fluorescent Light Fixture: AquaticLife Six Lamp T5 HO Light Fixture

I like the built in digital timer on the one you first listed. That will make things very easy. However if it were me I'd probably go with a combo MH / T5 HO combo.