Lighting Question

[Opiy]

What lighting would you suggest to put over the 58g Oceanic tank. It will be an all Softie setup mostly mushrooms and zoos. I was considering a 175w Halide of some sort probably a retro or a T-5 retro.
Or maybe a 175w halide with an actinic suppliment.

I was in the hobby for over 1 year before but got out and now wanting to get back in. Before I had a 55g with 250w MH Reefstar system and didnt use a canopy. This time its a slightly different tank and setup im going to use and im trying to simplify as much as possible.

 

[trottman]

probably all T5 fixture to save money if you are going to do no SPS

mabe 6 or 8 bulbs

 

[Opiy]

Don't the T5s last longer than the Halide bulbs?

Im just trying to figure out a way to get good stuff but not feel like I have to work on my tank every day. I considered T5 for less heat because before I had to do alot of water top offs usually every day or a big one in 2 days.

 

[causeofhim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6615220#post6615220 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by trottman
probably all T5 fixture to save money if you are going to do no SPS

mabe 6 or 8 bulbs

Do you really think that 6 or 8 bulbs are needed for a softie tank? That would be enough for a SPS tank.

I would think that a 2 or 4 bulb T5 set-up would be more than enough.

 

[Angels]

I also would suggest 2-4....if only 2 though i would spring for the best bulbs you can buy...