Coral lighting

[Ximat]

I am a beginner to saltwater and am slowly getting my tank established and am planning for the future. Right now I am researching lighting options. I would like to have coral, no idea what, but would like to have the ability to have a large selection. Basicaly what I am getting at is what type of lighting should I look at and any web pages anyone would recomend?

I have a 75g so it is 48" wide. I do not want to deal with extensive MH lighting since I do not have a fancy hood for the tank.

Thanks.

 

[xxmoorishmanxx]

Check out www.hellolights.com without MH ur option will be PC, VHO, or T-5, all have their own advantages and disadvantages. I use PC and am very happy with it i am able to keep most LPS and soft corals along with polyps and shrroms, in any case you probably will not be able to keep sps corals

 

[lando]

You have a lot of options for lighting. Check with Darin at www.captivereefs.com He is a memeber and sponsor of this site. he has a nice selection and it is hard to find prices better then his.

 

[RMPD109]

just to add on to landos post definately check out captivereefs. Not only do you get the selection and price but you also get great and knowledgeable customer service.

 

[JamesR]

Excellent customer service from captivereefs, they'll give you info and help you get the right setup.......without trying to make $ by selling you what you don't need.

Jim

 

[Ximat]

How's this one, or something like this: http://www.hellolights.com/48aqpr2x15hq.html

The aquarium is in a living room so I don't want extensive hoods and ballasts and such, that's why im wanting something compact - which is why I orginally said no MH. But if they make compact MH that wont catch on fire it isn't bad...

 

[RMPD109]

Same light fixture from captive reefs and the regular price matches the sale price from hellolights. Dont forget that darin gives 6% discount to aquarium advice members. I am not trying to shove them down your throat but am trying to find good prices for you and give business where it is deserved.

http://www.captivereefs.com/captivereefs/listcatbrand.asp?CatID=lt&brandID=esu#

 

[Ximat]

That's a good price, whats the input on the fixture though?