Need Help!! Lighting for a 15g!!

[AMIFL]

Let me first say, any help is greatly appreciated!! I have had this via aqua 418w (15 Gallon) for years. The tanks dimensions are 16"W x 17 1/2" H. Still has the stock pc bulbs in it, definitely over used by now. I have 120 SPS tank so this one is just for softies and some LPS. I'm at the point where I need to either, and here are the options also open for suggestion,:

-Replace the (2) 18w bulbs
-Buy this fixture 16" Solar PC 2x24w (http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/product_info.php?cPath=71_74&products_id=1193)
-Buy this fixture 15in. Hamilton 2x28w PC (http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=LT-HMA15B228PC)
-Build a 14x3w LED fixture
-I've looked into the Viper HQI but have heard bad reviews, not sure though
-Use some other halide system that fits within my 16" restriction.

Please, somebody, anybody, help me out!!!

Here is a picture of where the tank sits in the house.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u207/lost1317/418w.jpg

[oldreefer76]

I would go with the led's

[AMIFL]

I was thinking that too. I saw a couple threads about it including this guy from P.R. that does some awesome work. I just wasn't sure about the diff. in growth comparing LED to HQI.

[fatrip]

I'm not sure of growth rate comparison's but do you really need high growth rate in a 15g tank anyways?

[AMIFL]

Not necessarily. However, like I said, I would much rather them thrive than just barely survive. I don't want to starve them of light.

Correction: I didn't say that yet. My bad! :)

[fatrip]

lol i get what you mean but with Led's you wont starve them of light, i do believe that the PAR's are comparable as well there are enough people here that run them with good results in keeping SPS with them.

[oldreefer76]

The par with Cree leds with optics added is equal to or exceeds MH