best lighting

[jessica47421]

i currently have 384watt light but one of the plugs stopped so one bulb is out. i wanna get a light that will make my corals grow really good. and i dont wanna spend a whole lot bc this is my 2nd light in less than a yr but i want one that is good and will last. what do you all recommend?

 

[jessica47421]

someone mentioned the t5s? any good?

 

[travis89]

I would probably go with t5, the nova extreme pro or TEK fixtures are good. What kinds of corals do have/want in the tank?

 

[jessica47421]

i have leathers, xenia, cup coral, clam.
would this be something i could get between 2-300?

 

[jessica47421]

also what wattage would i need to get for corals and clam?

 

[travis89]

What size is your tank? The 48" fixtures will run pretty close to 300. A 4 bulb fixture will probably be good depending on size.

 

[jessica47421]

55

 

[travis89]

Yep, a 4 bulb fixture would be good, you'll be able to keep whatever you want. I would probably get the TEK but thats me. If you get the nova extreme pro it will be a 6 bulb fixture, they don't make a 4 bulb.

 

[derekc]

i just purchased a Catalina T5 8X54 Fixture, has indiv. reflect. and the only down fall is no splash guard...for 335.