Still need help on lighting.

I was just wondering if I can get solid advice on lighting. What light is recommended for a coral tank? Are t5 ho's ok?
If so I would like to know what brands and a little schooling on jargon. (color temp watts required etc.) Thanks

 

t5 is acceptable, as are Metal Halides... If you want knowledge on halides, this link is great to read through and learn a good bit: http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-lighting/metal-halide-q-82938.html

And if you want to know about t5:
http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-lighting/t5s-q-54866.html

 

T5's with SLR "single light reflectors" with good brand bulbs are good for 24" deep tanks.. SPS,LPS,softies.

 

for a 46 bow i would highly recommend the 4x39 TEK t5 ho ive got it on mine and i LOVE it, i bought it from reefgeek who is a sponser here, and i believe my model is now going for $300, you can grow anything you want with this thing

 

You can go 30" with T5HO if you place your corals by their light requirement and use top of the line fixtures and bulbs.

 

Thanks for the info guys. So I will probably go with t5's.

There is a LFS thta has linkable t5's. comes with 2 bulb fixture and then you can add another fixture to it. ever heard of this? as I really could use the intitial break in cost. thanks

 

sounds like a retro kit. these are very cost effective but require a canopy and some handywork

 

Not a retrofit. here is the link. tell me what you think. (wait for the flash player to move so you can see how they link.)

AquaticLife LLC | Live It Today! Premium Marine Aquarium Products

 

how much is your lfs selling them for (if you dont mind)... the problem i see with these is the bulb spacing. the bulbs look pretty far apart so you wouldnt be able to put many bulbs over the tank as opposed to a TEK or retro system

 

What Kelvin Temperature Bulb do I need for my Reef Aquuarium?

http://www.oceanreeflections.com/lighting_school.htm

The second one here is more thorough.