lights for new tank

[bcrueter]

I am currently im running 4' 4bulb t5ho on my 4' tank but im upgrading to a 6' tank and tring to decide if I I wgood ant to go with hqi,led, get a 2' t5 and put it next to my 4' or get a 72' t5. I want the best but am on a serious budget any suggestions?

 

[ichthyoid]

bcrueter;703298 wrote: I am currently im running 4' 4bulb t5ho on my 4' tank but im upgrading to a 6' tank and tring to decide if I I wgood ant to go with hqi,led, get a 2' t5 and put it next to my 4' or get a 72' t5. I want the best but am on a serious budget any suggestions?

Don't we all? ^

Ok, right now I think Metal Halide is a good buy. You didn't say what size (how many gallons) your tank is. Look for used fixtures, there are some bargains available. 3 x 250 or 400 watt, depending on depth.

What type corals do you plan to keep?

Feel free to ask more questions.

Thank you for your service to our country. Hope you have a great Veterans Day!

 

[bcrueter]

I am upgrading to a 125gal and id like to not ha be to worry what I can have in terms of corals

 

[db366]

The LED light you saw at my place is a great, cheap light that can grow anything. They run under 200 shipped. On a 6 ft tank you would need three. If that is too much I'd suggest picking up something like