Lighiting 20 Gal Long

[danno.thomas]

I'm in the market for some new lighting for a 20 gal long nano.
Right now there is fairly little livestock (Emerald Crab, 2 turbo snails, CBS, and a damsel, and 2 red mushrooms) in the tank.
I'd like to possibly introduce additional coral at some point, but my coral aspirations tend to be nothing beyond "easy-medium" skill level.
Right now i'm looking at a 2x65 watt CF or 4x 24watt T5HO
I know what the CF's would look like aesthetically and what they can generally support as far as livestock goes from previous use, but have zero experience with T5 fixtures. Pros Cons and/or suggestions?
Thanks

 

[cust11]

go with the 4x24w T5s unless you never want to have to worry about upgrading again... in that case grab a MH fixture. A Sunpod would fit that tank really nice!

 

[05xrunner]

24" 4bulb TEK, 24" or 30" Nova Extreme 4 bulb..dont matter what one they both use the same bulbs...That will let you keep anything you want in the tank. No need for MH to keep what you want..and avoid that extra heat and evap

 

[dutchschoon]

go with t-5's... you may be dissapointed down the road if you go CF, with t-5's you will be able to mix and match different bulbs, and the amount of light output is so much greater

 

[danno.thomas]

Thanks! T5's it is!