Is this light powerful enough?

[kevin21]

New to this Hexagon tank. Ive been around the hobby for awhile but never had a hex. It will only have a couple of soft corals nothing crazy. It is mainly going to be a FOWLR but I would like to have the option of doing soft corals.

Is this light ok for a 44g Hex that is 22" deep?

http://www.aquatraders.com/24-inch-4x24W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52303.htm

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[bull shark]

That will probably be enough light for softies.

But, that brand of fixture has reportedly caused house fires:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1963829&highlight=odyssey

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2374138&highlight=odyssey

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2381545

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1973210

 

[kevin21]

Thanks for the heads up, any suggestions around that same price range that works for softies?

 

[acrab78]

Maybe try a PC light fixture... would work for soft corals... either that or maybe a PAR 38 bulb, but that might be underpowered for the 44 hex.

 

[kevin21]

Im looking for a fixture around the $100 range. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great.

 

[Kenzo0]

Hey,

I was going to buy a different fixture of the same brand for my 56 gallon tank because my current usa reef light wasn't enough. So I posted questions here and on a another forum. But didn't get an answer. Then I ordered it and after a day I heard about the Odyssea brand. I only saw complaints and no good reviews. Then I canceled my order and bout this aquatic life 4 bulb light fixture for which costed me $200. it was on sale usually it's more. If you plan only to keep soft corals current USA light fixture is pretty good.I had the 24-36in one and it was enough for my soft corals. But since you have a hexagon tank what about a light fixture like this.I checked it is $219, but if you wait for a sale it would be less
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+8075+26894&pcatid=26894

And you will be able to keep sps corals too. If not current usa light is pretty good. it was $119 when I bought it. it was on slae for 24-36 in model! And it's 96 watts.