Best Lighting for a 46 Bow

[Bmgrocks]

Looking into different options for lighting a 36" 46bow front
containing simple softies, leathers, zoa's mushrooms, and some easy lps, ie. the euphilliya family

was thinking 4 39w T5's would that be sufficient?

for cooling concerns, I'm trying to stay away from Metal Halide.

[risika67]

I have on my 46g bowfront CF's. I keep LPS, softies, and some SPS.

I've never had a problem with heat with them.

[cveverly]

I use a 6 tube T5 on my 46 but I am keeping mostly SPS. For your tank I think a single reflector 4 tube will be fine. However, if you ever want to try light hungry corals then buy a 6 tube with individual reflectors.

[aquaman67]

http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=445

[Ehgemus]

I used 1x250w HM Se Bulb. http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k13/ehgemus/000_0010_2.jpg

[pledosophy]

I think you'd be fine with the 4 bulb T5 unit. I use one on my 36" 65g and it works great. Currently using the Tek Fixture, love it.

HTH