Lighting question

[TheKman]

So I have a set of Coralife PC 48" with moon lights, Would these be suffencient for a tank that would is 16" deep and 14" wide? I have heard nothing but bad things about PC's. I eventually will upgrade to T5HO's, but this is my first tank so i'm trying to get a feel for them, do i need to just go buy better lights or will they work for now.

 

[drew2007]

How many gallons is your tank? What are your stocking plans? A pc light will do for a fish only tank but for coral you will need at least t5's

 

[TheKman]

55ga Long, the base of the rock is on eggcrate and raised it about an inch, and from the base of the rock to the light is 14.2". I plan on getting some beginner corals, although my bro in law who had the lights before had a very well maintained reef with all sorts of corals (not sure of the names)

 

[REEFCANDY]

the pc light u can keep with corals with low light like chalice, zoanthids soming like that if you plant to keep sps than you have to go with t5,mh or leds. i have run my pc light on my 50 gallon reef over 3 years and the corals see happy with it.

 

[TheKman]

See thats what i plan on doing, just some beginner corals.. This is my first saltwater tank ever, and I have plenty of time to upgrade lights once i learn the ropes a little bit better. You can check out my build pictures and give me insight as well.

http://photobucket.com/kmanreef

pass: reefcentral

 

[Rickerpaul]

Where are you?
I know a good seller about aquarium in Florida,she may do something for you.