lights?

[fitbmxdude989]

i have a 55 gallon standard tank that i want to turn into a reef tank, what kind of lighting should i use?

 

[meowzer]

IMO Metal Halide is best, BUT in a 55G I think you could also use T5HO, as long as you get the right ones.....I am not a light expert, but I believe they have to have reflectors, and for a 55G...hmmm...I think 6 bulbs at least
my 29G has 4....

 

[wangotango]

Four individually reflected T5ho will let you keep WHATEVER you want. Try to stick with better brand bulbs like ATI, Geisemann, and UVL.
-Justin

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/3143209
Four individually reflected T5ho will let you keep WHATEVER you want. Try to stick with better brand bulbs like ATI, Geisemann, and UVL.
-Justin
Glad to hear that...I wasn't sure, and THOUGHT I read that you needed 6 when you started getting bigger..
I personally love my T5HO's on my 29G

 

[joncat24]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
http:///forum/post/3143209
Four individually reflected T5ho will let you keep WHATEVER you want. Try to stick with better brand bulbs like ATI, Geisemann, and UVL.
-Justin
Four bulb ATI would be perfect

what he said^^^

 

[fitbmxdude989]

well here's the problem i got a single bulb hood and cant afford any of those better style hoods whats should i do?

 

[reefraff]

Originally Posted by fitbmxdude989
http:///forum/post/3145143
well here's the problem i got a single bulb hood and cant afford any of those better style hoods whats should i do?
Look for a Nova Extreme pro T5 fixture. About the lowest priced fixture of decent quality if you want to be able to have a variety of corals.

 

[grzy]

I just got the Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 6X39 Watt, 36 inch for $280, and I am happy with it so far.