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The tank is 23" tall. It's a 30X12X23

So are you saying I should go with T5's or are you saying I should go with halides? And if I should go with T5's can you find any that are stronger than 4x24watts? Because I won't be able to keep any hard corals with only 96 watts. in a 37 gallon tank.

so daugherty you have on your current tank 4 39 watt t5's and those are better than your 4 96 watt pc's? how mant t5's do you have?

OK so now I'm confused. I was under the impression that t5's were way better than PC's. I'm guessing that's only watt for watt that they are better. I found currentUSA's dual satellite and orbit both with 2x65 watt pc's .... how muck better is the 130watts (that's 3.5 watts per gallon)from the...

Thanks for all the suggestions. It looks like the best bet is to go with halides.

yes, it is my fist salt water tank. I have had fresh water aquariums all my life and have decided to take the plunge into the saltwater world... I was just stupid enough to buy a 30 inch aquarium....now I know why it was so cheap! lol I'm thinking metal halide is the way to go in my case. not...

I just bought a 37 gallon (30x12x23). I am having problems finding 30" t5 lighting and am wondering if I should go with a pendant halide? I plan to have a mixed reef. I would rather have t5 and the only one I have found that's the right size is the 30" SunDial 4x24watt from CurrentUSA. I am also...