Lights for all types of corals

[donlankford]

Ok Ive narrowed it down to these two light fixture. Wanting to keep all types of corals and these two seem to be the best for that. Its going on a 48x13x20 55gallon.Just want some other opinions on them. thanks


Odyssea Metal Halide System
these are a total of 608watts. 2-250watt DE HQI metal halide, 2-54watt T5 HO Actinic blue. $239 w/ shipping


Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro T-5 Fixtures
Current Nova Extreme Pro T5 Fixture
this one is a total fo 324 watts. 3-54watt 10k daylight 3-54watt 460nm Actinic
$329 with shipping

 

[Northstar24]

Both fixtures will work on a 55 gallon, the first one is probably overkill though

 

[charmon09]

i have the Current Nova Extreme setup and keep lps and softies without a problem. it will cook corals if i put them to close to the top of the tank.

 

[little_fish]

the nova pro will let you keep anything you want

 

[donlankford]

Thanks for the imput everyone. As the more research i do the more i like the nova pro system.

 

[Bifferwine]

I vote for the Novas as well. That's the light I use over my 90.