is this a good light for corals?

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Radiion 46 w/Timer- T5 HO Fluorescent
Light Fixture
Specifications:
  • Dimensions - 47.00" x 13.00" x 2.85"
  • Includes (3) 10000K super daylight bulbs
  • Includes (3) Actinic 460nm bulbs
  • Supports standard T5 HO 54 watt bulbs
  • Total watts: 324W
  • Power cord - 8 ft
  • Built-in timer control
  • Highly polished reflector
  • Built-in electronic ballasts for high energy efficiency
  • Built-in hanging wire for easy installation
  • Daisy chain: No
  • Body color - textured brown
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or what about this one?

48'' T5 HO Light Fixture 216 watt
4 - 54 watt T5 HO bulbs included (216 watts)
2- 12k white bulbs included
2- actinic blue bulbs included
6 watts of Blue Lunar Led bulbs included
Mounting Legs Included- they are 2.5'' tall
Unit comes with 3 cords and 3 switches
1- cord powers 2- T5's
1- cord Powers the other 2- T5's
1- cord powers the Moon Light kit
Splash Guard included to prevent splash from entering fixture
48'' long 8.25 wide X 2.75'' tall
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I would say the first one looks to be your best bet. As far as how much light it will put out compared to the other one
 
The 6 bulb does not.

But the 4 bulb does have reflectors behind each bulb
 
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