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Knox_Legend
08/03/2010, 07:00 PM
Well I have a few questions about lighting. First I have a 135g tank and am wanting to grow mostly zoas,mushrooms and some brains eventually an anemone. I want to run t5 as mh are out of the budget for now. My question is would 2 36" 4 bulb t5s be sufficent or would I need more lights per side to do what I want?

My other question is is there a particular online retailer that is better than the other or are they all about the same? Also is there a better brand of fixture than the others any ones to stay away from good value for the money type of thing.

Thanks

mike_cmu04
08/03/2010, 09:00 PM
That will be pleanty of light for what you want to do you could even keep higher light corals later on if you choose.

Knox_Legend
08/04/2010, 05:36 AM
Thanks for the input!:beer:

patsfan1130
08/04/2010, 06:10 AM
Definately check out Reef Geek for lighting. They have some of the best prices for great fixtures in the industry. customer service is 2nd to none. ATI makes a great fixture. Powermodule & Sunpower. Sunlight supply has the Tek & Tek Elite. Best advice I can give you is dont skimp on lighting. Do it right the first time.

Knox_Legend
08/04/2010, 06:41 AM
Thanks. I will be checking out those sites soon, as my tank is in dire need of a lighting upgrade!