SPS lighting suggestions

[whiteshark]

So I'm thinking since the tank is 20 inches wide and a 24 inch bulb is actually more like 22 inches, I could do 24" T5's as the light spillover should be low.

So here is what I'm wondering. Would 2 T5's or 2 stunner strips be enough? Retrofitting the canopy with two of either lighting option would be a very similar price. However, retrofitting with more than two and the T5 option becomes cheaper quickly. What is the better option here assuming I stick with the 150W HQI? I would like to get some decent growth too, besides the nice colors.

 

[sirreal63]

Adding the T5 to the 150 will help in a few ways, you can adjust the color to your liking with the T5 very easily.

 

[whiteshark]

Cool. I think that's it then. 1 x 150 HQI and 2 or 4 x 24w t5s. Thanks so much for your help!