Advice please from this board....Lighting

[barngirl]

Lighting!!!
I know, I am asking because I like this board.
OK, the Q is some lighting for 55 gal tank, said I would not do any corals, but cannot help myself!
Looking at the (48" AQUALIGHT - SINGLE LINEAR STRIP)_ Two 65 watt 50/50 straight pin base compact fluorescent lamps ...
I know a tad shy, have a Viper 150w on my 30 gal, hoping this will do for now.
Opinions please, not fragging, etc....

 

[camanuch]

that is early not enough in my opinion. i use 160 watt system on my 30 gallon. are you doing coral or a fowlr. for a fowlr the 48" AQUALIGHT - SINGLE LINEAR STRIP and the mh whould be enough. that setup with 2 or 3 48" AQUALIGHT - SINGLE LINEAR STRIP whould be nice for coral. anone else with an opinion. not really sure with a combo setup.

 

[ibew41]

forget pc and get t5 with individual reflectors also post this ? in the lighting section and you might get alot more ans

 

[barngirl]

Thanks!
Looking, the setup was a double stirp, so will do....
LR, F and corals in the 55 if I find the setup I like...

 

[michaeltx]

deffinately look into t-5's they make an amazing looking tank and opens up a lot of possibilities in coral selection
Mike

 

[camanuch]

i would go strictly t5ho.. i love them i got them on my 30 gallon reef. im still cycling but they light the tank up beautifully. if you want to see them go to my thread called aquascaping.