question bout size of t5's on 55g

hey guys ive been doing alot of reasearch and what not, im pretty sure i want to get a tek t5 fixture and then i saw someone with a 55g tank like mine that had a 36" 6 bulb and i liked the way that looked with the smaller light hanging above the bigger tank and i was wondering if that would be enough light output, so my question i guess is do you guys think i would be fine on a 55g to get a 36" tek t5 6 bulb, a 48" tek t5 4 bulb or a 48" 6 bulb, i dont reaslly plan on getting any sps corals that need very intense lighting just easier to care for corals thanks for any suggestions guys

 

i would go with the 48" 4 bulb tek. i would avoid the 36" as a 55 is 48" long and you want even light distribution through the tank

 

Go with the 4 bulb 48" unit.

 

Thanks guys the 48" fixture was what I was leaning towards jut wanted every ones input, now the thing i can't decide do you guys like the tek light with the aluminum construction or the aquatic life one :-/ I'm so indecisive AquaticLife T5 HO 4-Lamp Light Fixtures w/ Lunar LEDs

 

Bump for input

 

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Sunlight_Supply/Tek_Light_Fixtures/48_inch__4x54W_Tek_Light_T5_High-Output_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_%28Black%29_by_Sunlight_Supply

and it comes WITH bulbs. I believe you have to buy the feet separate.

If you have a canopy, http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...tput_Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_Sunlight_Supply

I personally have the READY FIT tek II retros but they only make them in doubles so you will have to buy two of them. Ready Fit 48" Two Lamp T5 Retro Kit by Sunlight Supply - AquaCave

 

Get the Tek Elite much better than AquaticLife.

 

is the elite that much better than the regular tek lighting???

 

hmm i just realized the elite fixture is only $50 more and it comes with an acrylic shield where as the regular tek light doesnt so that saves $25 right there lol i think i just answer my own question

 

The fixture also has active cooling. That is why it is much better. Prolongs the life of the bulbs and allows the bulbs to operate at their optimum temperature for maximum PAR output.