upgrading lighting and need some tips

[Ranger NRK]

So I have a fowlr setup in my 30g hex and right now im running the standard lighting on it. I'm interested in trying to start corals like a torch seeing how you need to wait several months to a year before you can add an anemone. I have plenty of flow (1600gph) and my parameters are stable so any tips on whether I should go LED T5 or whatever would be awesome.

 

[Reefing Madness]

4 lamp T5 would do ya. All depends on what you are willing to spend up front. LEDs will last you alot longer, but are a bit more expensive up front. But T5 lights need to be changed bout every 6-9 months. Up to you.

 

[Ranger NRK]

I was thinking more along the lines of LED strips so I could just place them where my current lighting is. do you have any input on these? good/bad?

 

[bigfish]

Most strip led won't have enough lumens to support coral check out aquatraders led quads very cheap and cool looking and it will work

 

[Ron Reefman]

Look at the OceanRevive Arctic S026 or the EverGrow D120. They are fairly inexpensive and OceanRevive is a sponsor here on R2R. I have 1 over my 24g frag tank and 2 over my 55g local tank. You would only need 1 and they have been on special for a few weeks.

 

[pickupman66]

HOw much are you looking to spend? I know Reef Radiance has some great deals on their fixtures and they can be had for under $150 easily. 1 fixture would be more than enough for your tank and you could then keep just about anything.