New Light for 55 Gallon Tank?

I have a 55 gallon tank that I want to make a saltwater reef tank in. I would like to be able to grow anemones, soft and hard corals, and have plenty of live rock. Would this light be good for what I would need?Current USA Nova Extreme T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 8X54 Watt, 48 inch

 

how does this compare to your tank dimensions?

Dimensions: 48" x 14" x 2.5"



You'll probably have some overhang. I have a 4x54 T5 and I grow whatever in there...


This is what I have on my 55 and I love it

Current USA Nova SunDial T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture

 

My tanks dimensions are 48 by 13 by 18

 

So u have had no trouble getting anemones to live and grow?

 

The 8bulb fixture will not fit without some major overhang. I would get the 4 bulb if I were you. I got a condi in my tank living just fine. I also have some lower light SPS that is growing great. As long as the reflectors are individually contoured for each bulb, that will be sufficient light for most coral.

 

I would do the 6 bulb fixture but that's just me. That would be plenty of light for whatever

 

ya that seems like a good option thanks

 

http://www.3reef.com/forums/id/please-help-me-id-anemone-52639.html


I've had 3 of these anemone since the beginning with absolutely no issue.


To be fair, what you're picturing when you ask that, and what these are, probably aren't the same thing.


The big sebae or bubble tip anemone's... I'd never ever keep one of those - too many potential dire problems.

Just FYI

 

I agree.

Doesn't the 6 bulb still have a 14" width? It'll still have overhang won't it? Or am I thinking something else... :-/


Just FYI, the light I linked to earlier, has those SLR reflectors or whatever they're called.

 

So what did you mean when you said "potentially dire problems."