Lighting

[Matt]

Hi,

I am just setting up a 37g (24Lx18Wx21H). It currently has a Coralife 24" 2x65w fixture over it, and this will do for a while (it will be a few weeks at least before anything but rock goes on). Soon, though, we will want to add some corals, and that light won't quite do.

I've looked at the 24" aqualight pro (150w HQI, 2x65pc actinic, 2 1w moonlight) and it seems like a pretty nice fixture. I've also been advised to go with a 250w MH pendant. All are pretty expensive -- I know, this is an expensive hobby -- and I'm wondering if the collected wisdom of this group could guide me. I'm no DIY guy. Building my own light out of twigs, speaker wire, recycled pop bottles and duct tape is not my my thing (but I don't mind exploiting the labour of others!).

Regards,
Matthew