Lighting for a tall 45g (24" x 18" x 24") mixed reef

[jaydubh11]

I'm looking to purchase a fixture for a tall 45g with zoas, softies, brains, and macro algaes.

Here are a few I am considering:

Current USA SunDial T5 (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~CU01150~idCategory~FILTFIT54U~category~24_inch_Current_ USA_SunDial_T5_HO_4x24W_w__Timers___LED_24in_Units~vendor~.html)

Current USA SunPod 150w (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~CU01061~idCategory~FILTFIMHMMMDMLM3~category~24_inch_Cu rrent_USA_SunPod_1x150W_14K_HQI_MH_w__12_Lunar_Lights_24in~vendor~.html)

Current USA Orbit Pendant 150w (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~CU01050~idCategory~FILTFIMHPDDE~category~Current_USA_Ou ter_Orbit_Pendant_1x150w_10K_HQI_MH_w__3_Lunar_Lights_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Lighting_Fixtures_ Metal_Halide_Pendants_Double_Ended_MH~vendor~.html)

Aqua Medic 150w (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idproduct~AQOL4.html)

PFO Pendant 150w (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~lighting_metal_halide_pfo_hqi_mini_pendant.html)

Hamilton Pendant 175w (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~action~view~idProduct~HT1311~idCategory~FILTFIMHPDSE~category~Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplie s-Lighting-Fixtures-Metal_Halide-Pendants-Single_Ended_MH~vendor~.html)

This is what is currently sitting on the tank: Current USA Orbit PC 130w (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~CU01021~idCategory~FILTFIPCTF~category~24_inch_2x65_Wat t_Current_USA_PowerCompact_Orbit_Fixture_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Lighting_Fixtures_Power_Compact _24in_Units~vendor~.html)

Any suggestions?

Looking to spend under $300

[OnlyCrimson]

Of those I like the aquamedic pendant.

[jaydubh11]

Would the T5 unit be sufficient? It is the cheapest of the group (available for $200 at Premium Aquatics). They now have individual reflectors, probably not the quality of the Aquactinics and Tek T5 fixtures - but not as pricey either. I'm just not sure that it is strong enough due to the depth of the tank.

[jaydubh11]

I guess the links aren't working but all the fixtures are available at Marine Depot and you can find them through their search.