Canopy/Lighting question

[MSU Fan]

Let me start by saying that I am not sure which forum this needs to be in..but here goes:

I am upgrading to a 75g, and am going to build a canopy for it. This tank, to start, will not have any plants, however, I would like to leave myself open for expanding the lighting scheme.

I am confused as to the types of lighting, ballasts, premade or DIY, etc, and looking for a little guidance. I don't want this thread to become a general soundoff on lighting, but can someone point me out some links that can give a good explanation on what the different types of lighting are, what is necessary for different types of tank setups.

TIA

 

[SCFatz]

I suggest the planted forum for over all lights and scroll through the DYI forum,go back a few pages....I know I've seen some diy lighting threads in there.

HTH

 

[jcarlilesiu]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=55461

http://www.futurepets.com/trivia/aquariums-lighting.htm

www.versaquatics.com/aquariumlighting.htm