lighting needs

[ginger7286]

I am in the process of purchasing lighting for my 125 reef tank (no hard corals) I wish to buy the power compact lighting. Is there one brand better, more efficient, more reliable than the others? I appreciate any help you can give. Thanks

[TXStateUnivReef]

hmmm id spend the extra money to go T5 then they run cooler and are much more efficent (less hot) than PCs you will also get better color