how are compact lights

[jbomb83]

im thinking about getting a compact light to replace my cheap florescent lights. is pc a good upgrade, all i have are anemones so no major high lighting needed. any input???

[Wiskey]

What kind of anonomies? They are some of the most light demanding creatures you can have unless your keeping non-photosyenthetic ones.

First we need to figure out what your trying to keep, if your looking for a Nem tank then PC will not be enough IMHO, it would be good for a soft coral tank however.

A better choice however would be Good T5 lighting, with good reflectors, the bulbs last longer and they are more efficant lights that are much more powerful.

Whiskey

[chrischris]

t5 are a great option i recomend the tek lighting fixtures

[tlgreve]

Yeah, I agree. If you want to stick w/ fluorescents - go t5. The bulbs last longer and are brighter. I currently have PCs and am going to t5 myself. I reccomend the tek reflectors. If you want to go retrofit, I can tell you where I got all my different supplies to save $$$

[Loverotties]

I have PC and want to go up to T-5 next.

[OneDummHikk]

Go with the T-5 and save yourself a lot of headaches later upgrading them. If you go PC, you will eventually upgrade to T-5 or MH. They wear out faster (PC) and they aren't as bright for the money.

[jakecaps]

I have PC but Want T5s. Soon.

[Jnicho]

We really need to know more about those nems...Chances are they will slowly decline if they are under NO lighting.

[jbomb83]

not sure with the spelling, congolatic anemones, ive had them for 2 years and only got bigger with only the florescents, i got the pc fixture for 70 bucks versus around 200 dual ights. so thats why i upgraded from the florescents. im really only gonna keep fish except those two anemones.