Lighting Recommendation

[mike333]

I am looking to upgrade my lighting fixture. I would like a power compact unit with legs since I don't have a glass top. My tank is a 72 bowfront, so I will need 48 inch power compact. Any recommendations on brands or set ups. I have live rock, mushrooms, polyps, xenia, and fish. I want to add an anemone in time.
Thanks.

[midiman]

Have you researched T5 lighting?

[mike333]

No! What is that?

[Marty123]

I started with the Interpet T5 Luminaire (4 x 36W), and had nothing but trouble with it. Bulb kept blowing, elements failed, one even burst into flames (really!!)!

My LFS has since swapped it for an Arcadia T5 Luminaire (4 x 54W), which is working a treat. I have to say I was getting sceptical about T5's in general, but the Arcadia one is excellent!!

Go for 2 x Marine White and 2 x Marine Blue and you won't be dissapointed.

[morphviper]

Check out www.aquaplumbers.com they have some different models and ideas. if you have any questions please pm me. I use VHO and I love it, but aquaplumbers offers a 220w pc for like $150 or something like that. that is a great price. I paid like $300 for my pc and $350 for my VHO. I regret the pc because of the cost, but if I would have got it for $150 I wouldn't have.