lighting help

[Rosengrant826]

I will be ordering my new lights soon.

my tank is 36 inches long.

what do you guys think of this light in the 36 inch length.

http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=21460

[Aquarist007]

It sounds like your tank is a 39 gal--high tank.

At a 150 watts and a mix of 10k and attinics the light would be great.
A rule of thumb is 3-5 watts per gallon

[Rosengrant826]

wow you got it dead on 39 gallon high. So you this light should be plenty suitable for basic corals and such ?

[slicedsmoke]

156 divided by 39 is 4 so thats 4 watts per each gallon. I would say that would be enough.

[Rosengrant826]

thank you guys for all the help I appreciate it. Will be ordering next week

[sdc19982002]

I would get the nova extreme pro 6 bulb for a few dollars more. I've found that buying things with built ins, like the timer are a problem waiting to happen. Just my 2cents

[innate1]

looks good but I kinda agree about the timer

[brycerb]

Yea I would get on that does not come with a timer. If that timer goes out your lights might not come on at all. If you had a seperate timer that went out you could plug it into the wall and just turn it on and off until you get a new timer.

[Chiefsurfer]

Well guys I have had my 4-bulb fixture from aquaticlife, SAME as originally posted, for 5 months now. Absolutely LOVE it. Some of the features I really loved is that it has ONE powercord. It also has the digital timer in it. I love the fixture. Their customer service has been PHENOMINAL!! I have had a few small issues, but they have always responded in a timely manner, and with great help.

[Rosengrant826]

oh man, decision. Some people agree with it and some do not. What do I do?

[jpruitt]

+1 on the t5 lights in your first post.