help with lighting

[jntmcduffie]

T5ho or compact fluorcent lights what is better for my 30 gal tank 19" deep
T5ho has 4 bulbs 24w each 2 10000k white and 2 10000k blue
cf light has 1 65w white and 1 65w blue w/2 led moon lights.

looking at growing coral and just starting out...

any idea on whitch is better for tank.

thanks

 

[Krish]

What types of corals are you planning on adding???

 

[jntmcduffie]

not sure yet...I am looking to start small and work up over a period of time. I would just like to pick one that will give me the widest range of flexability.

 

[Scooterman]

By far I'd go with the T5's you will get better light penetration, just be sure to use Individualized reflectors for them & get a good retro & you'll be set for that tank. Only other option would be going all out & adding MH to the equation for SPS dominated reef but for starting out, In my opinion a good T5 H.O. setup would be just slamin!