Which Of These Lights?

[Neal]

Ok, i've found two sets of lights on ebay, what do you think is better?
My tank is 24"(l)x12"(w)x15"(h)
These are the lights I was looking at.
The first one is a 2' 2x14W T5 Overhead Lighting
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/T5-AQUARIUM-OVERHEAD...1QQcmdZViewItem
The second is a 3' 3x24W T5 Overhead lighting.

My only concern is that the 3' one is to big, obviously, but it has more wattage coming out of it, so I can keep more corals. I might just get some lights made up from me from a DIY store or similar anyway, but it's worth looking on ebay.

Neal

 

[SkiFletch]

Its ALWAYS more convenient when choosing flourescents to pic ones that are of appropriate length (24" in your case). You'll prolly get away with softies and LPS with a tank having 2 T5 tubes at 15" depth. I wouldnt try easier SPS like pocillipora, anemones, or clams, thats nowhere near enough light for them.

 

[Neal]

I was wanting an anemone though, but nevermind. I suppose the right size lights will be much better looking anyway, and they will be secure.

Neal