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  1. Flazky

    Flazky Bristle Worm

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    Hey guys, I have someone that wants to sell me his Coralife Aqualight for 150 but I dont know if it is a good light for my aquarium. My aquarium is going to have soft corals, 38 gal. This is the link to the light, opinions greatly appreciated. Coralife 36" AquaLight Fixture - 2 x 96W
     
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  2. frkid247

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    yeah that sounds fine if you are doing all softies.
     
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  3. NeighborTomita

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    Why not go with T5's?
     
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    I would pass. That is pretty high for a PC fixture.

    A 2 bulb t-5 system would cost much less and put out much much better light.

    A 4 bulb would be much better. That would allow all softies, leathers and LPS.
    Would probably still be cheaper.
     
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  5. Flazky

    Flazky Bristle Worm

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    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    price seems high to me. i dont think i paid much more for my 48in 6 bulb t5 (did get a pretty good deal off ebay though). you might want to look into t5's. a 6 bulb would prob be overkill for soft corals, but you good probably find a good deal on a entry level t5 fixture.

    something like this
    Aquarium Lighting for Freshwater and Reef Systems: Nova Extreme Compact SLR T-5 Fixtures

    in my opinion a better fixture for less money, this the 36 in was like 175 or so
     
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  8. adam

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    The one in the pic is the OLD model. They made a newer one 3 years ago and now they have a newer one. I would not but it either. $50 is the max I would pay for it
     
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    FYI...that price is in Canadian Currency not American currency.

    Like the others said, the PC would be fine, but t5ho would be better and cost less long term.
     
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