Halide or PC ?

[BCReefer]

As StirCrazy indicated it really does depend on what you want to keep. You need to plan not only for today or tomorrow but really for 6 – 12 months down the road. Almost everyone I know that is in this hobby has changed their plans from what they originally wanted to what they really want. I for one started off with a thought that I would never ever get corals as I thought they were to advanced for me. Well after 6 months of a FOWLR I wanted some corals. Because of my lighting I feel that I can only keep mid lighting level corals but I see some really beautiful corals that I would love to have. No can do since I don’t have strong enough lighting.

I am far from an expert and the only advice that I feel experienced enough to talk about is what someone new to the hobby should look at when picking equipment, and I base this upon my experience. From the amount of money I spent on my mistakes I could have started with a 60G system, proper lighting etc and did it right the 1st time.

There really is no right or wrong answer just do what you feel is right but don’t forget to think about tomorrow (I think there is a song in there somewhere?)

Cheers,
Patrick

PS - to really know what you might need, go down to J&L and look at thier corals. Pick what you really think is neat and ask about their lighting requirements.