Advice on Soft Corals

Ok, I just wanted to make sure

Oh I found this one for a little cheaper, $89.95
Current Nova Extreme 24" T5HO Aquarium Light 48 Watts - eBay (item 350231270209 end time Oct-22-09 17:08:57 PDT)

 

Or even this one

Nova Extreme X2 T5HO 24" SALTWATER - eBay (item 140341465656 end time Oct-22-09 06:35:03 PDT)

 

Well if you want anemones you are going to need a very good and expensive light. They have high lighting demand and very special care requirements. I would HIGHLY suggest researching them before getting to stuck on one. I personally won't keep them due to the risk they pose to the rest of the tank.
The Nova extremes are good. That will give you an idea. You could keep most forms of corals with that light. But with nems you will have to step it up.

 

No, will not work. You will need a 36" fixture as that is the size of your tank.

 

WOW, why didn't I think of the size, DUH, Brain fart

ok, so exnay on the Anemone's then, what would you suggest for simple, yet attractive?

 

This would be at the bottom end of things:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Current-36-4-x-39W-Nova-Extreme-T-5-Fixture_W0QQitemZ400074707416QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5d264f91d8&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This would be an even better choice:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Current-USA-Nova-Extreme-Pro-36-T5HO-Light-234-Watts_W0QQitemZ350248836947QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item518c751f53&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

so you would recommend running the 4 bulbs then?

Might need to save a little more than I thought

 

(sorry for so many questions... i just want to get it right)

 

I ran a Nova Extreme on the same tank for almost a year. It was unable to support an anemone or SPS (hard corals). It worked very well for all softies, leathers and some LPS. Looks good, runs quiet. Only thing I would suggest is that when you get new bulbs, stay away from stock ones. UVL or Geismann bulbs are much better.

 

I would recommend the 6. It has a lot more power and down the line will open up more options coral wise for you. But the 4 is a decent unit and will keep softies just fine. It really depends on what you think you need. Buying the better unit is cheaper the first time than buying it after you owned the 4 bulb unit for 6 months and then want to step up.