Just got a new tank (see pic), 75g. What lights should i buy?

[dpzimmerman]

I just bought a 75 gallon bowfront acrylic tank. I have everything together except for the lighting. I dont know what kind/ how many/ what size i need.

i have done my "research" so im not really looking for lighting descriptions. i have just had trouble pinning down specifically what lights i should get for my tank.

I am planning on growing soft corals. nothing to complicated.....yet.
I am in college so would not like to spend a lude amount of money but will definitely pay to get it right. Thanks in advance!

*the tank currently has 2 fixtures and can hold a total of 2 24" bulbs. when i bought it they had a black light and a 20w plant bulb in it. lame right?!

 

[Chichas01]

You could probably put in a really nice T5 retrofit kit in that hood. That would let you do just about any coral you like.
Checkout hellolights.com. They usually have pretty good prices.

 

[Saltyfish]

That is actually what they call a half hex tank.
With soft corals you can use Power Compacts. I use them on my refugium that stays light 24/7 and my zoas and mushrooms never looked so good that are in there,

If you plan on going to a harder coral you can look at T-5's

 

[amjc]

I have a nova extreme pro 6x54 t-5 setup on my tank and it has been amazing. I would highly suggest this setup for a nasty 75 gallon setup.