Which light fixture is the best choice??

[Rycko_427]

Hi everyone,

I've been looking around online and on the forums to figure out which light fixture I should get for my tank. From what I've read, most people recommend T-5 HO lights, so I've found a bunch of different ones but I cant decide which one I should get. I have a 30" tank so I'm guessing I'd either go with the 24" or 36" fixture. I also read that its good to have at least 4 T-5 HO lights and some of the ones I found only have two, so I'd probably get two fixtures if those are the best ones to go with. Here are the links to all the ones I've found that are within my budget:

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...t_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_(Black)_by_Sunlight_Supply

http://fishneedit.com/3ft4bulbs-with-l34.html

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13822+21461&pcatid=21461

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13822+21460&pcatid=21460

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13822+22134&pcatid=22134

http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-36in-2x39W-T5-HO-Light-Fixture-p/52102.htm

http://www.aquacave.com/tek-light-t-5-36-lightbr-fixture-4-x-39w-lampsbr-by-sunlight-supply-689.html

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13822+21969&pcatid=21969

Also this one (but its a bit over my budget)
http://fishneedit.com/2-x-150w-mhl-with-2-x-2bulbs-3ft-2150223.html

Any suggestions would definitely help.

Thanks!

 

[pblutang]

I just got my t5ho from fishneedit today. I'll be setting it up tonight. 4 t5, 48" for my 55 gallon mixed reef. I'll upgrade the bulbs to geissman in a few months. $165 shipped.

I guess a lot would depend on your budget.