Another light question, even tho I already asked one today

[Fishfinder]

Have you owned a reef breeder?

I own 4. I love them

they don’t have fancy controls, but they grow

 

[Brooke24]

Skip any light that you would have to upgrade. Waste of time and money

Very true.. where are you seeing them for 550$$??? I’m seeing 590

 

[Brooke24]

I own 4. I love them

they don’t have fancy controls, but they grow

Awesome!! What size tanks/ what size lights??

 

[Fishfinder]

Very true.. where are you seeing them for 550$$??? I’m seeing 590

They appear to be sold out. There was one for sale on R2R a couple months ago for $350

 

[Fishfinder]

Awesome!! What size tanks/ what size lights??

I have 4 of the 32 over a 350gal

 

[Brooke24]

They appear to be sold out. There was one for sale on R2R a couple months ago for $350

Ah. Gotcha. Honestly, like I said before, it’s not about the money- I would easily drop 600$ for the lights, same for my other pets. The only problem is I would have to work for a whole month for the lights alone, not including fish/ live rock/ sand. Which sucks, because I love the reef breeders. The only reason I would pick AI primes is because they’re singles, so I can gradually add more.

 

[Brooke24]

I have 4 of the 32 over a 350gal

Wow! Nice! Pics of tank maybe??? I love monster tanks

 

[Fishfinder]

I get it. But buying and upgrading wastes more money. I did it. For powerhead, return pumps, lights. I wasted so much money upgrading

 

[Fishfinder]

Wow! Nice! Pics of tank maybe??? I love monster tanks

Fishfinder’s Coral Collection

I have a build thread but I’m going to use this to document my coral pictures and growth. Enjoy! Red Planet

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Brooke24]

I get it. But buying and upgrading wastes more money. I did it. For powerhead, return pumps, lights. I wasted so much money upgrading

Maybe Christmas money will pull thru and help me out

 

[Brooke24]

Fishfinder’s Coral Collection

I have a build thread but I’m going to use this to document my coral pictures and growth. Enjoy! Red Planet

www.reef2reef.com

Wow. SPS is looking amazing

 

[Fishfinder]

I wish I had all my upgrade money back

 

[Brooke24]

I wish I had all my upgrade money back

Honestly, I don’t wanna waste the money on having to just keep adding on 2 or four AI’s, but I don’t have an option unless I get some large sum of cash from family for christmas lol. I don’t want to have a wait a month for the lights by itself if one goes on sale, or someone’s selling, I am 100% buying one though.

 

[Brooke24]

Another err "cheap" OPTION..

The Awesome 45" sBox Extreme WiFi for your Saltwater Aquarium

Not all black boxes are created equal! We will put our growth rates and coral color up against any saltwater or reef LED lights

sbreeflights.com

That was what I was set on today.. until I realized I don’t think I want a black box. Lol

 

[oreo54]

That was what I was set on today.. until I realized I don’t think I want a black box. Lol

Reefbreeders, sbreef both Chinese products..but designed a bit different than your normal black box.
The US service is a nice touch as well.
Orphek bars are Chinese made bars.

@ $400 unless you go something like t5or MH you'll have a hard time buying something fitting.
It is what it is..

Just for choices ..red sea, AI prime equiv.

ReefLED 50 LED Light Fixture

Reef-Spec Light Output For Optimal Coral Growth & Coloration Over the past few years, Red Sea has dedicated a lot of time to testing and researching LED lighting, and the culmination of those efforts resulted in the ReefLED 50. Designed for optimal growth, while producing great coloration with a...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

There are prob. another 1/2 doz Chinese lights that may work as well.

Best to really decide on needs vs wants..inc. look.

 

[don_chuwish]

I'll just add a +1 on using a pair of AI Primes. Absolutely good enough for LPS and softies. Down the road, rather than adding more of them you could do a semi-DIY T5 supplement; maybe two 3' bulbs in a retrofit kit. But really the Primes should be enough.

 

[oreo54]

Are 3 AI Prime HDs enough for 48" 80 gal tank?

About to pull the trigger on purchasing 3 AI Prime HDs for my 80 gallong 48 inch tank. My LFS recommended 3, but with an eye to getting multiple opinions I thought I would check in with the crowd here. I have read countless articles and forum posts, but finally giving up and posting a question...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Brooke24]

I'll just add a +1 on using a pair of AI Primes. Absolutely good enough for LPS and softies. Down the road, rather than adding more of them you could do a semi-DIY T5 supplement; maybe two 3' bulbs in a retrofit kit. But really the Primes should be enough.

Thank you so much. Just to be safe, in a little while I’m gonna add on 2 maybe four more for sps.

 

[Brooke24]

Are 3 AI Prime HDs enough for 48" 80 gal tank?

About to pull the trigger on purchasing 3 AI Prime HDs for my 80 gallong 48 inch tank. My LFS recommended 3, but with an eye to getting multiple opinions I thought I would check in with the crowd here. I have read countless articles and forum posts, but finally giving up and posting a question...

www.reef2reef.com

When I have enough money, I’m gonna grab four. Thank u so much!

 

[zuri]

Ok, once again, I’m sorry about posting so often! I just want some other input on good, but more inexpensive lights for my 4 foot 90 gallon. I would prefer to not go with a black box, since they usually don’t have phone control and... I just idk, I have a few reasons I don’t want a black box. Does anyone know of any 400$ range lights, that are guaranteed to grow lps and soft coral? Many people say marine current shouldn’t be considered a reef light, or that reef brite is bad, etc and so on. I would prefer one single led for around 400$ or 450$. I wanted the reef breeders, but I’m 16 and they’re 700$. AI primes, I would need four, and are 200$ each- kessil is 800$. They’re crazy expensive, so does anyone have any actual experience with 400$ led lights, that work good with a mixed soft coral and lps tank? With anemones? Thank you, and I’m sorry for posting SO MUCH. Ha

so here's an idea get the 2 ai/g4 whatever.......and than later on add a third? it's really not going to be a break the bank kinda thing holding off for the third down the road. I run 2 ai 16's on a 17gal and don't have the complete coverage I would get with T5 btw your scape plays a big part in how much light you may need.

maybe start with a smaller tank as you get older more time get a larger one? at 16 I had cichlids a dog coupled with sports an a job plus school a girlfriend lots to do poor tank didn't always get the attention it deserved. large tanks are lots of work not to mention any problems you may have will cost you more down the road.
lets say you have a bad week an a few pieces of equipment fail will you be able to replace them? if your having money issue's before the tanks even complete just imagine the dread when you have corals or fish that have immediate need you may want to rethink this. if I can't personally replace any piece of equipment my tank needs when it fails that's a red flag for me.