T5 & PC lighting

[bues0022]

I have a question for you guys about what I should do with my lighting. I'm still gathering gear for my 58, so I haven't tested anything yet. I want to keep about everything (maybe not clams just yet, and not so much sps, but some higher up might be nice) I have a hood so everything would be mounted inside it. So here goes:

I have a 2X96W PC fixture left over from my freshwater days. I already have standoffs built into the hood to hold this. The bulbs are toast, so I'd need new bulbs for sure.

I also just purchased 2x39W T5 with basically new bulbs. They are 1 X Blue Plus and 1 X Blue.

I also have 2 more reflectors for T5, but nothing else.

I also have the opportunity to purchase a 4x39W T5 w/o bulbs for only $100.

So...what should I do? Should I keep the PC and get new bulbs. Then I could put the T5 on either side. Sell the whole lot and buy the 4x39W setup? Purchase the rest of the gear needed for the other 2 T5? If I did this what would that price come out to, and what bulbs/order should I get (in your opinion)? Would this be just as expensive as getting the 4x fixture? Also, keep in mind that I'm a student strapped for cash, so I'm trying to get the most bang for my buck. Thanks for the help!

 

[bues0022]

any words of wisdom?

 

[marspeed]

get the 4x39W T5 keep the 2x39W t 5s mount it all in the hood
and you should be in good shape you can setup any combo of bulbs

 

[bues0022]

will 6x39 be too much for the tank? I was thinking 4 should be enough. Also, what order and color of lights do I get?

 

[bues0022]

nobody else has thoughts on lighting? I'm surprised!

 

[cplklegg]

may want to post in the lighting/equipment forum.

 

[deklin]

Aquablue, Aquasun, Super actinic and blueplus are a solid 4 bulb combo. If you go with 6 bulbs, I'd double up on the super actinic and blue plus for more of a blue look or the blue plus and aquablue for more of a whiter look.

 

[bues0022]

What's the difference in appearance between blue and blue plus?