Lighting Suggestions

[shenandoah]

I have a 110 Tall (60x18x24). I currently have 2 48" T5's centered in the canopy. only have a few mushrooms currently.
I want to upgrade the lights so I can start adding more corals.
Probably plan on mostly softies and LPS. Would eventually like a clam.

So, what would you suggest for lighting. I only want T5. I can do either a retro or a fixture

Thanks

 

[moondoggy4]

You could do VHO lighting they have bulbs that are 60'' long, you could start with two and two more if you want. the bulbs are 110 watts each. Coralvue sells a new version of the Ice Cap 660 ballast. Check the sponsor forum. Or get two 440 ballast that control two bulbs each that way you can stagger the lighting. Sorry I just read that you want only to do T-5.
Check Reef Geek they have Let Lighting DIY costly but very good.