The halide fixture definitely sounds like the better option of the two. If you're just getting into the hobby then don't break your bank account setting it up. Good quality LEDs are very pricey, and if you don't want to spend that much money on lighting then halides or T5s are definitely a reasonable option.
What type of corals do you plan to grow? How deep is your tank? If you're not into SPS corals (which are much more challenging) then a T5 fixture might actually be a better option than halides.
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~ Mindy
SPS fanatic.
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