Lighting info needed

[whyamisofl]

I currently have 3-96w PC's, 2 daytime, 1 actinic. All bulbs should be replaced very shortly...so rather than dump $100 into bulbs, I figured I would get some suggestions.
60g, 18" from top of sand bed to top of tank......90% zoa and 9.9% ricordea based. I also have a RBTA in the tank as well.
I have no plans of doing clams or any hard corals.
I had looked into the Aquactinics lighting, but I think that is overkill for the setup that I will be running.
Lighting suggestions???

 

[mkzimms]

nova extreme pro t5's or tech t5's

 

[whyamisofl]

If I was to spend the money for a Tek fixture, I would just go ahead and buy a Aquactinics unit.
Didn't know if I would need light along those lines or not (t5ho).

 

[whyamisofl]

anyone else?

 

[wangotango]

For the RBTA you're going to want some decent light. Have you looked at a 60" retrofit? You wouldn't need to get one with Icecap ballasts.
-Justin

 

[gatorwpb]

RBTA would prefer the t-5s and if you get t-5s it only makes sense to go with the individual reflectors.
Aquactinics would not be overkill. 2x400w mh would be about the only combo that would be truly overkill