Lighting Question

[scubachris]

Ok I have a 29 g tank (30" long). I have a 60w light on there now, but I wana get some mushrooms, and mabey some corals. I can get a deal on a 130w lighting system. Would that be enough to do what I want?

 

[nycbob]

if its just shrooms and softies, then powercompact will do. but i'd wait to save more $ and get a better fixture such as t5 or mh. many people ended up spending more $ down the road, when they realize they want to keep more than just softies and shrooms.

 

[scubachris]

What are the differances between the T5'S everyone is telling me about and say a metal halide with electric balist setup? Came across a 380w setuo online for 199.99
Fixture Size: 29.50 x 15 x 3
Support: 1x 250W DE HQI, 2x 65W Compact Fluorescent, 4x Dual Bluemoon LED
External 250W Electronic HQI Metal Halide Ballast with On/Off Switch
Internal Compact Fluorescent Ballasts
Three On/Off Switch, 1 for CF, 1 for LEDs, 1 for Cooling Fan
Individual Power Cords for Separate Timer Setup
Non-Corrosive Powder Coated Aluminum Housing
Heavy Duty Cooling Fan
Tempered Glass and Clear Acrylic Lens Covers
Highly Polished Reflector
Mounting Legs Included
Good deal?