Beginner in need of some advice

[monocus]

vertex illumilux does not have great par-also you would only need a 2' light over 3'.i picked up some chinese made fixtures at 3 watts per led for $68 that have the same par as the vertex at 1/3 of the cost-just stipulated to them that i wanted a mix of white and blue

[ReefOcean]

ATI Sunpower T5 fixture does any job. If you aren't going for a Sol, Illumina or Radion I wouldnt gamble. Not worth it. I too have a Chinese fixture and I am not too impressed.