Upgrading lighting, suggestions needed.

[FeatherDuster]

I would really love to upgrade my lighting so I can start housing some soft corals. Currently I just have a standard 15W. The only problem is I hardly see any fixtures and blubs for my 10G. Its about 18-20" long. I did see one fixture/bulb, but its $160 dollars (for 96W). I was hoping to find something a bit cheaper. Can anyone provide me with a specific model that I might be able to order online and a link to it?

 

[Germanman]

they are all gona be that much really. i found one for $124 on the link ill add. that will do ok for softies but not to much. t5s would really be better or even a tiny halide.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...a_Gen_Page-_-Lighting&subref=AA&N=2004+113345

 

[musho3210]

160 dollars is a bit much actually, a 24" i found costs 130 dollars and it throws off 130 watts.

 

[FeatherDuster]

they are all gona be that much really. i found one for $124 on the link ill add. that will do ok for softies but not to much. t5s would really be better or even a tiny halide.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...a_Gen_Page-_-Lighting&subref=AA&N=2004+113345

Thanks for the link. I really like that website, what about this one?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=3773&N=2004+113345

Price is what is making me hesistate at the moment. Have you ever tried buying used ones online? If so, any recommendations on what websites I could check out?

 

[FeatherDuster]

160 dollars is a bit much actually, a 24" i found costs 130 dollars and it throws off 130 watts.

Would the 24" be okay for my tank? I know it might hang off a bit. Never tried it before.

 

[Germanman]

its better to hang of rather than fall short. im not sure about that light though...if u choose it go for the double though. lights are gona be the most expensive next to the live rock. make sure u spend ur money wisely and add the extra bucks. my lighting cost well over $700

 

[musho3210]

the 24" fixture uses 21" bulbs so it should be fine, another good thing about it is if you plan on upgrading it might still fit the next tank.