Lighting Question?

[buffmaxwell]

So I almost have my 125 up and running and have spent a small fortune. I know this is probably is a dumb question. But Because ive spent all most a grand just in the plumbing, live rock, live sand, sump, pumps, skimmer not including the price of the tank and everything else Im kinda on a budget now. My inital plan was to do a FOWLR for the first couple of months anyways until the tank was established enough for corals. Anyways my tank came with dual T8 fixtures I was wondering if there were any bulbs out there that would be strong enough to grow like maybe small zoanthids until I finally upgrade to the full reef lighting. My girlfriend would kill me if i spent another 600 on lights right now

 

[Xraymark]

Usually t5s minimum for softies. You may get away with T8s with reflectors if corals placed close to the light but it may be a push.

You might be best sorting your lighting out first and then start your reef. That way your not compromising on your coral choice due to lighting.

 

[buffmaxwell]

do you guys know anything about the coral life Lunar High Output lights? I was thinking of going the LED right until I saw those and theyre about 50 cheaper. Do you think they would be strong enough to grow corals?