Best lighting recommendations

[Nataly742]

Hi! I have a small tank but down the road want a big one. I’m looking for the best lighting for my coral. I have softies now but will want others in the future. Help me pick a new light I have the “zoox” I believe it is?

 

[PicassoClown04]

I really like the AI systems. How big are you thinking? I run two Prime HDs on my 20 long and they’re a little over powered. If it’s 50 gallons or bigger I’d look at the Hydras

 

[Nick Steele]

I too like the aqua illumination lights. I have 2 16hds over my nuvo20 and doing really well. Plan to upgrade to a 100G with 2-3 hydra 32’s and then way down the road when I do my dream tank 300+ gallons I’ll do a mix of AI 32s with some Reefbrite led strips to help give coverage.

 

[aslmx]

What’s your budget? Radion or Kessel. Something like that will be the “best” in some peoples opinion. I’m using a $150 eBay t5 grow light with ati bulbs. A black box may be good just for softies.

 

[Nataly742]

I really like the AI systems. How big are you thinking? I run two Prime HDs on my 20 long and they’re a little over powered. If it’s 50 gallons or bigger I’d look at the Hydras

I have a little 20 gallon, it was given to me and I’m so new to the hobby but adore it. I thought I was in it for the fish, but the coral are now what kept me here. Having said that im so so so new that I don’t quite now what that means! Are those brands of lights? And in the future I would probably want a 50+

 

[Nataly742]

What’s your budget? Radion or Kessel. Something like that will be the “best” in some peoples opinion. I’m using a $150 eBay t5 grow light with ati bulbs. A black box may be good just for softies.

What do both of those run around?

 

[PicassoClown04]

I have a little 20 gallon, it was given to me and I’m so new to the hobby but adore it. I thought I was in it for the fish, but the coral are now what kept me here. Having said that im so so so new that I don’t quite now what that means! Are those brands of lights? And in the future I would probably want a 50+

Yes AI is a brand called Aqua Illumination. . I really like their stuff and I’m switching from ecotech marine gen 4s over to hydras (the model) very soon. Recently purchased a second AI Prime HD for my 20 gallon and I couldn’t be happier with the quality and ease of use. They don’t really break the bank either and I can grow everything I’m able to get my hands on

 

[aslmx]

What do both of those run around?

$500 and up new.

 

[George81]

What’s your budget? Radion or Kessel. Something like that will be the “best” in some peoples opinion. I’m using a $150 eBay t5 grow light with ati bulbs. A black box may be good just for softies.

don’t misinform people. A black box is more than capable of handling any type of coral.
Op if You want a good budget light look at viparspectra, brs did a video on black boxes. You can find them on amazon.

 

[aslmx]

don’t misinform people. A black box is more than capable of handling any type of coral.
Op if You want a good budget light look at viparspectra, brs did a video on black boxes. You can find them on amazon.

I wasn’t misinforming, she asked for the best. I actually suggested a black box to her. Read it all before you go judging.

 

[George81]

a black box may be good for just softies.....sounds pretty black and white to me

 

[aslmx]

a black box may be good for just softies.....sounds pretty black and white to me

Her first post said she just had softies but maybe trying others. Black boxes are a waste of money in the long run for sps Imo of course ,but you’re the expert here so carry on.