im wantin to make a custom hood, what kinda lighting could i use?someway cheap. im just basicaly gonna have some softies and i want to get a clam later but i wanna get some more experience first.

any ideas?

You can use PC for softies however you might want to consider a T5s or MH setup if you want to add a clam down the road.

I went with 30" 130 watt PC lights. Good for everything accept SPS, Clams, most LPS and anenomes.
I wish I went with T5's to start off, since thats what I will be buying soon.

assuming i do get a clam later, can yall give me a good recommendation, and how many watts, also if i get stronger lighting can i still keep all the softies?