which light is best for a aga 29g mixed reef

[Freemans Reef]

this one with a 15k bulb
http://www.hellolights.com/aqadhatamo.html

or this one with a 15k bulb
http://www.hellolights.com/250wahqirelo.html

i will also be getting a 1/10hp chiller so heat is not an issue

any opions would be great

[dragon_slayer]

i had great results with a single 250w XM 20kk and later the 10KK with no supplementation.

hth
kc

my old 29g

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/1/29872scrapedoff.JPG

[Mchava]

go with the reefstart setup. Its alot better and you will have more choices in bulbs. JMO

[K9]

I don't know if I'd go with the XM 15000k bulb. I've seen the PAR results on them and they actually have a lower PAR than the XM 20000k version. You may want to decide between the 10000k and 20000k instead. You're also deciding between a 150w bulb or a 250w bulb. The 150w will be sufficient and will save you a bit on electricity, IMO. However, the pendant is a more versatile setup than the clip-on light. For the money, I'd get the pendant. If you could get a 150w version though, I'd take that route. Best of luck with whatever you choose.

[Freemans Reef]

thanx for the input
are the bulbs that you upgrade to xm because it says xde 15k
i also realize that the 15k xm bulbs have lower par but i dont want to suplement the light either way
the tank is 18"deep and i was planning on a 6" dsb
so like 12" or so from the surface the the sand
will a 150w 15k double ended bulb be enough to grow some sps or would the 250w be a better bet i mostly want lps zoas and rics
but would like a couple of nice acros on the top