4' or 5' PC lights for a 72 inch long 125 gallon Tank

[remob]

Hello to all,...

i am looking to get hamilton PC lights.
i have a 6 foot 125 gallon tank. what size lights should i get,..
the 4 footers or the 5 footer Power Compact lights ?

these lights will put out about 384 watts

Remo

 

[seaham358]

IMO need need lights to cover the whole 6' so if they dont sell 6' PC get the 5'. Do you plan on corals or is this a FO tank? Have you thought about VHO?
Also 384 is not that much light in a 125 if your going reef.

 

[DragonForce]

You should look into 3 250w MH fixtures instead.

 

[fishfreek]

I have never seen PC bulbs longer than 3' I belive your thinking of VHO or maybe T-5 in that lengh.

 

[tecwzrd]

Aqua Traders has some really great deals on both PC & MH in 72”. They aren’t name brand lights but a heck of a lot cheaper.

If you are doing FO then the PC would be fine.
PC 72” for $149.00 (same wattage you were looking at)
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=145

For reef you will need more.
MH/PC 72” for $399.00 (785 watts with moon lights)
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=148