Best Affordable 75g lights + pumps?

[andiesreef]

Hello everyone. I'm trying to price a potential 75g aquarium for the future, and I was wondering if anybody has suggestions for lights and pumps on the cheaper side that would suit a tank with softies, photosynthetic lps, and some hardy sps (no acropora and probably no montis).

 

[Rjmul]

T5 is probably you're best bet for lighting. Hydor seltz for return pump and jeabo for wave makers

 

[andiesreef]

T5 is probably you're best bet for lighting. Hydor seltz for return pump and jeabo for wave makers

do T5s need to have their bulbs replaced often and don't they use a lot of energy?

 

[Terry Le]

do T5s need to have their bulbs replaced often and don't they use a lot of energy?

Yes T5 need to be replace and it get costly. Black boxes leds maybe

 

[andiesreef]

Yes T5 need to be replace and it get costly. Black boxes leds maybe

yeah I was looking at 2 viparspectras or marsaqua leds if I can find them

 

[Terry Le]

yeah I was looking at 2 viparspectras or marsaqua leds if I can find them

You look on EBay?

 

[Gtinnel]

yeah I was looking at 2 viparspectras or marsaqua leds if I can find them

I have 2 viparspectra 300 watt units on my 125 and I really like them. They're growing everything including acropora. I'm sure they're no where near as nice as the big name lights, but for the price they're pretty good.

 

[andiesreef]

I have 2 viparspectra 300 watt units on my 125 and I really like them. They're growing everything including acropora. I'm sure they're no where near as nice as the big name lights, but for the price they're pretty good.

Thanks for the input! I'm a tad worried about the quality, have they held up nicely for you?

 

[andiesreef]

You look on EBay?

I've seen some used AI primes and a radio xr15 but aside from that it's mostly ads for new black box leds

 

[ZoWhat]

Best affordable lights for a 75g are two (2) Noopysche K7 Pro II. Hanging or mounted.

$150 per light
$50 for the remote

It's 80% of what AI Primes do but more affordable

Take a hard look looky at this vid:

 

[Gtinnel]

Thanks for the input! I'm a tad worried about the quality, have they held up nicely for you?

I've had them around 2 years with zero issues. The noopsyche that @zoa what suggested seem like a decent option as well. If my lights ever died I'd consider switching to noopsyche, and I believe they're getting ready to release the new version.

As for cheap pumps jebao all the way.

 

[andiesreef]

I've had them around 2 years with zero issues. The noopsyche that @zoa what suggested seem like a decent option as well. If my lights ever died I'd consider switching to noopsyche, and I believe they're getting ready to release the new version.

As for cheap pumps jebao all the way.

Thanks so much! And for jebao pumps how many would you recommend?

 

[Gtinnel]

Thanks so much! And for jebao pumps how many would you recommend?

If you're referring to powerheads then at least one per side. I run two jebao gyres in my tank.