Need help buying new lights!

cabin7882

cabin7882

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I have a 46 gal bowfront and right now just have a hood on top with 1 light. I need to get a hood for 2 light I think? I really can't spend too much but I do want to start getting some easy corals. Can I just buy a hood at home depot and buy 2 lights? What lights are the best for the money? Please give me any info to help me. I've done some research but am still really confused! Thanks
 
wangotango

wangotango

Active Member
Standard-output fluorescent bulbs like the ones that come in the stock fixtures do not produce enough light to keep most corals. You'd be fine for non-photosynthetic things like suncorals and some gorgonians, but if you're looking to keep more variety you need more powerful lighting.
If you went with a 6-bulb T5ho fixture you'd be able to keep anything you wanted. The Nova Pro is a decent unit to look at.
-Justin
 
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