T5 Light Question

I have a quick question. I know most people say to go around 3-4w per gallon of water, but it seems that some people have good success with less.

I’m looking to buy an 80w T5 for my 46 gallon. I’m just planning on having Kenyas and Polyps and other easy corals in the tank. Would this be sufficient? I may just go for the 160w T5 but money is an issue, but I know I get what I pay for. Either that, or I could go with a 200w PC. I think my preference is the 160w T5, but if everything will do fine with the lower lighting, I’ll go with that.

Anybody have any advice? Thanks.

T5 Light Question

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