Lighting Question

[fishinphilly]

I have a 30 gallon long that I am eventually going to turn into a reef, and I have a few different ideas about what to do for lighting.
Which would work better, a HO T5 156 watt unit, or a power compact 192 watt unit.
Also, what is the difference between T5 and T6 lighting?
Thanks!

 

[flricordia]

Go with the T5s. You will have more light output and bulbs will last longer plus they do not cost as much as PCs to replace.

 

[ibew41]

go t5 with individual reflectors

 

[coastie81]

the nova extreme pro is a great light to have. It has individual reflectors and you will be able to keep anything that you want. That is coral wise. Just my .02 anyone else feel free to chime in

 

[fishinphilly]

Thanks guys. So, would the 156 watts be enough to keep pretty much any coral or anemone in the 30g?

 

[nycbob]

u cant go by watts when keeping corals and inverts. only decent t5 and mh can guarantee keeping anything.

 

[fats71]

Originally Posted by coastie81
http:///forum/post/2838148
the nova extreme pro is a great light to have. It has individual reflectors and you will be able to keep anything that you want. That is coral wise. Just my .02 anyone else feel free to chime in
They have parabolic reflectors not individual...