Lighting opionions

[Myka]

Originally Posted by WarDog

A 6 bulb T5 fixture is your best bet. Reliable and proven to grow SPS. You won't regret it.

This. Though for a 35 gallon frag tank, 4 bulbs is probably plenty. 2 bulbs might even be enough depending on the dimensions of the tank - just put SPS as close to the bulbs as possible.

[Scythanith]

I agree with Mindy. 4 to 6 T5's with a strip of blue LEDs in there somewhere is your best bet for growth, colour (subjective) and coverage.

[CandyCane]

If I were to add in the LED blue strip to a t5 fixture is there a specific wattage or brand of LED strips to use?

[gmann]

get a strip of reef brite. Bayside has them I believe.

[Scythanith]

I went with a strip of ReefBrite XHO's for my frag system. Bought it from Bayside Corals.

[CandyCane]

Let's say my budget for now is $300

[Scythanith]

Then buy a used T5 4 bulb fixture (?$), new bulbs (~$100-120), and look online for a retrofit kit for blue LEDs.

[gmann]

http://www.jlaquatics.com/dry-goods/...-fixtures.html