Which lighting should I buy? 3 choices!!

[TonyOrlando]

I have had my 72 gallon set up for 6 months now. I currently have some leathers, shrooms, and lps. I am going to upgrade my lighting from my 4x65 watt pc's. Im deciding on T5s only. Im down to deciding between 3 types and im not really sure what the difference is between them and was hoping someone can lead me in the right direction. I want to get that really shimmering look that i see on many very nice tanks, both with the actinics and while both are on. These are the 3 that im deciding on:

1. HL 48" 8 Lamp T5 HO Fixture (65watt)
2. 48" 6 or 8 Lamp Tek Light T5 -Sunlight Supply (65watt)
3. Nova Extreme HO light fixture 8x54watt-4Lunar-48"

Thank You all for your feedback in advance!!!

 

[kodyboy]

get an aquactinics 5 bulb t5 unit or a solar flare six bulb unit, either one is better than the ones listed above (far better for the solar flare)
diyreef.com

 

[djfrankie]

Re: Which lighting should I buy? 3 choices!!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9601064#post9601064 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TonyOrlando
I have had my 72 gallon set up for 6 months now. I currently have some leathers, shrooms, and lps. I am going to upgrade my lighting from my 4x65 watt pc's. Im deciding on T5s only. Im down to deciding between 3 types and im not really sure what the difference is between them and was hoping someone can lead me in the right direction. I want to get that really shimmering look that i see on many very nice tanks, both with the actinics and while both are on. These are the 3 that im deciding on:

1. HL 48" 8 Lamp T5 HO Fixture (65watt)
2. 48" 6 or 8 Lamp Tek Light T5 -Sunlight Supply (65watt)
3. Nova Extreme HO light fixture 8x54watt-4Lunar-48"

Thank You all for your feedback in advance!!!

Have u considered MH for that shimmering effect?

Also lower replacement costs when it comes to the bulbs.

HTH,
djfrankie