Which lights to get?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by chatmangt, Oct 23, 2011.

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  1. chatmangt

    chatmangt Astrea Snail

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    I have a 55 right now with live rock fish and some corals. Nothing serious on the corals. Later on down the road I'm going with a 100 or 90 tank. Which lights should I get. Only want to spend 250 or less. I'm not going to get any coral that are difficult to take care of if that helps. So which lights?
     
    chatmangt, Oct 23, 2011
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  2. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    you could get coralife t5 dual fixture it has produces about 2 watts per gallon. that is good for easy polyps, mushroom, and tree corals.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Good recommendation. I would say any 2 bulb unit will do fine. If you are planning on more SPS when you expand I would go for a 2 bulb bulb unit with individual reflectors and just purchase another one when you expand.
     
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  4. chatmangt

    chatmangt Astrea Snail

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    thanks for the replies, which do you think would be the next step up from the coralife just incase I do get some corals that need a littlew bit more light
     
    chatmangt, Oct 24, 2011
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