Reef Lighting Decisions

[Johnny B.]

I am facing the tough decision about what lighting to get in my tank. I was deciding between 4 110W VHOs or 2 110W VHOs and 1 overdriven 36watt light 4x. I thought I had come to a decision on the 4 VHOs, but I was told that 96 watt PCs have double the intensity of a 110 W VHO. Is this true? I want to have LPS corals (eg mushrooms, colts, button polyps, xenia sp.)
I also am interested in keeping a H. Magnifica or a BTA for my pr of false percs. What kind of lighting would you suggest for these inhabitants?

[slipknottin]

PCs arent more efficient or brighter per watt than VHOs.

[Im Lon 2]

What size tank do you have.

I am going with the 46.5" VHO 4x110 watt's from www.Hellolights.com (on sale right now) for my 55gal

[Johnny B.]

I have a 55 gal tank also. Is this too much light for the corals that I mentioned?

[Im Lon 2]

I have a 55 gal tank also. Is this too much light for the corals that I mentioned?

No this should not be to much light. I plan on going with about the same thing coral wise.

I was woundering if it would be enouph light for a Blue Clam if he was placed up high?