What corals+ lights should i get?

I am new to the coral and reef tank scenario. I have never had any corals before and my tank has been set up for almost 3 months now and i am interested in buying the best lights for my money's worth (about 100 or a little over) and wanted some good beginner corals too.

Present set up:
4 snails
4 hermit crabs
2 occelaris clown fish
1 Royal Gramma
1 cleaner shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
no good lights
36 gallon tank
3 inches of sand
26 pounds of live rock

 

How long is ur tank? Look on aquatraders for the Odyssea brand lights. I have two different ones on two different tanks and love them. Most peeps dont like aquatraders cause of there horrible customer service. I personally havent had an issue. So they buy the lights from top dog on ebay but i would recommend changing the bulbs ATI are awesome, i love the purple plus! Kenya trees, mushrooms and zoas are what i started with. Also xenias!

 

You can get some frogspawn its really hardy and grows pretty fast and after awhile your clowns will lay in it

 

Definitly go for the 4 bulb T5HO from fishneedit.com. 110 dollars, and awesome IMO. It will support all softies and even some sps

you can see it in the pic..

 

+1 that's how i started. aquatraders and zoas,mushrooms and soft coral..

 

My tank is 30"L x 15"W x 21"H, and your all being super helpful!!!!
I am really loving the coral mushrooms and zoas. I've done some research already and they seem to be really low maintenance which is exactly what i need! they seem very beautiful. I am so very excited for this.

 

Np! They have lights of all sizes. There are so many great mushrooms and zoas to pick, Its the best part! Have fun!

 

So did you get new lights what is in your mind to get

 

as mentioned a 4 x T5 set up will get you most LPS & softie type corals. Might want to consider higher quality name setup with individual reflectors, more bulbs, LED's, or other options if you get into SPS though.

for light buyers I disagree with some of the above posters. hit google and the search here before setting your mind on a certain dealer. especially aquatraders. 200 BBB complaints, to me says something. granted they are the same odyssea lights that any number of places sell but the odds you actually get a new, and funtional light.........

 

Didn't have any trouble with my Odyssea light from aquatraders other than the Moonlights dying. But I gave them a call and they sent me replacements right away.