Might Buy 2 new lights for 120 gal planted tank. thoughts on this product?

[sjsuper76]

All,

Thinking about buying a new light for my 120 gallon planted tank.

72" lights are really expensive, so I thought about getting 2 36" T5HO lights.

might buy these:
Amazon.com: Coralife 08605 Lunar Aqualight High Output T5 Quad Lamp Fixture, 30-Inch: Pet Supplies



Thoughts?

or should I go with 2 or 3 metal halide?

 

[HN1]

The link is for a 30" fixture so I'd assume the 36" ones would be slightly more expensive. The fixture is a decent one. We run at least one coralife fixture and have no issues. For the price though, you may want to check out fishneedit.com. We have a 48" fixture from them and have been very happy with it. I like external ballasts too.

 

[blert]

Two of those at $200 each? Should easily be able to find a 72" fixture for under $400. AquaTraders has two 72" T5HO fixtures, one for $150 one for $180. Not the highest quality or output but cheap.

 

[cyris69]

This is what I'm buying next week. 84 bucks free shipping
36" INCH 3FT 4PC T5 HO QUAD AQUARIUM CORAL LIGHTS FIXTURE 156 W | eBay

Package include:

1 x 36" T5 HO Quad Aquarium Lighting fixture.
2 x 39W T5 HO 12000K bulb. (6500K and pink bulb is also available upon request)
2 x 39W T5 HO Actinic bulb. (6500K and pink bulb is also available upon request)
2 x Mounting brackets.
3 x Dual LED moon lights.
Acrylic Anti-splash Guard

 

[mohican]

I have 2-36" nova t5ho and 2-24" nova t5ho on my 125 and my plants are doing great! Nova's are great, can be a little pricey but each bulb has its own reflector.