What light fixture and bulbs to use?

[Pazzoman]

Hey I have a 72 bow-front fowlr so does my aunt who has a 50 gallon corner. We both are wondering what fixture is best and what bulbs to use. Links will be great btw does anyone use turbo twist uv sterilizers for thier tank?

 

[PEVINE11]

biocube 29 HQI with a coralife fixture and a phenoix 14k 150w DE MH bulb


if you decide to go metalhalide go phenoix bulbs!


or go LED.....

what are you looking to spend, i'll get you some links

 

[Pazzoman]

....$$$ im not to worried about, im not growing corals. I just want something that make my tank look nice and bright. I heard that stronger the lights the better the rock grow....color.

 

[overcooked]

If you like the shimmer effect and a very vibrant colors you should look into LED lighting. Very sleek profile and energy efficient. No worrying about heat or changing the bulbs for many years.