55 gal lighting

[macmoose79]

i want to start a reef tank and need to know what type of lighting i should use.
i was loking at this on aquariumguys.com and would like to know if this will do? Here is the description from the site:

48" Aqualight (Salt) 2-65W Lamp Str Pin (ESU)

Looking for complete lighting for your fish tank? The Aqualight is a compact fluorescent lighting unit for saltwater or reef aquariums. The Aqualight is a sleek and streamlined fixture, designed to enhance and compliment your aquarium while providing your fish and corals with all the light they need to thrive. This lighting unit has complete full-spectrum daylight lighting, as well as the deeper-reaching blue actinic lighting that is important for coral and other similar organisms. With the Aqualight, you have an entire day's worth of lighting in one simple fixture.

Instructions:
This fixture is for use over a covered aquarium.

Specifications:
This is a sleek and streamlined fixture designed to enhance and complement your aquarium. The compact and low-profile style is suitable for applications where space is limited. Equipped with a modern aluminum housing and highly-polished aluminum reflector for optimal lighting. It includes one 10,000k and one actinic blue 03 bulb that enhances both color and clarity in a tank and a protective acrylic lens which allows for easy access to the lamps. These full-spectrum lamps provide the aquarium's inhabitants with the proper light required for essential biochemical reactions. Built-in ballast. Good for freshwater, saltwater or reef aquariums.

Includes (1) 65 watt 10,000k and (1) Actinic 03 straight pin compact fluorescent lamps.

Size:
48" l" x 7" w x 2.5" h

Warranty:
One year warranty.

Manufacturer Part #: 53008



Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days.

F52 0047 0796$119.99

[philolsen]

I recently bought a Odyssea 260 watt fixture from ebay for the same cost including shipping. It has 2 10,000k and 2 actinic bulbs and also has 4 led moon light (very cool at night). It came with stands that keep it abot 2 inches above the tank (or canopy in my case) and they tilt to allow easy access. They have cooling fans as well, 3 cords (1 for daylights, 1 for actinics and 1 for led's) and 3 switches. A much better deal than the ones you listed and have decent ratings short of hundreds for MH

[macmoose79]

sounds good, i didn't even think to check ebay. thanks for the info

[philolsen]

hombby was the seller I got it from, they are 20-30 bucks cheaper then others selling the same lights