[NStarr]

I'm looking for a good, cheap, reliable light that will provide my tank, 55 gallons, with optimal lighting in the Medium-High range. Would this be a good light, for a start? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ils?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1318643563&sr=8-7&seller=

 

[Hoppy]

That light should give you medium intensity. It doesn't have really good reflectors, but if it did you would get much too much light for a 55 gallon tank.

 

[NStarr]

So would I be able to grow high-light plants? With Co2 of course.

 

[NStarr]

Actually, would this be a better deal?

http://www.amazon.com/Solarmaxh02-Double-Strip-led-quot/dp/B003I5SFRE/ref=pd_sbs_k17

 

[livingword26]

The Nova Extreme is a better light than the Solarmax all around.

 

[NStarr]

What's wrong with the solarmax?

 

[livingword26]

The two I had both had burned out ballast within 3 months. I have a Nova Extreme that has been running for 2 years every day with no problems. It is much sturdier.

 

[livingword26]

Thats a pretty good price for a 48" Nova Extreme. Foster and Smith is getting $158 for it.

 

[NStarr]

Thats a pretty good price for a 48" Nova Extreme. Foster and Smith is getting $158 for it.

That's why it's even tougher to choose. On one hand, there's LEDS, on the other hand there's a good, cheap fixture.