Best Reef Light

[MSB123]

Hi,
I have a 60 Gallon LPS/SPS tank. I have a budget of about 150 and I was wondering what the best light would be.
Current fish:
Two Maiami Whites
7" Snowflake eel
2" blue spotted pufferfish
Here is a picture of my 30 Gallon that I already have a light for, but I don't remember where I got it and so I'm looking for recommendations.
(This is a moved thread) see original at:https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/best-grow-light.319570/#post-3953355 )

 

[Coastie Reefer]

With the dimensions of the 60 will need a single large light or a couple of lights... for SPS I'm not sure $150 will do it... Not with full tank coverage at least. Are you keeping the 30 and moving it to the 60 or will you be running 2 tanks? If you're moving the 30, you might try to get another of whatever you have over it and double it up over the 60.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Not a whole lot out there in the $150 range. You might be able to find a 4-6 bulb T5 fixture somewhere online for under $100, but then you'll have to get bulbs and probably stuff to hang it up with.

Also, how did you get a pair of Miami Whites? Those are pretty rare and expensive fish.

 

[MSB123]

Not a whole lot out there in the $150 range. You might be able to find a 4-6 bulb T5 fixture somewhere online for under $100, but then you'll have to get bulbs and probably stuff to hang it up with.

Also, how did you get a pair of Miami Whites? Those are pretty rare and expensive fish.

I got the whites from a friend who got them for 600 in Maiami.

 

[MSB123]

With the dimensions of the 60 will need a single large light or a couple of lights... for SPS I'm not sure $150 will do it... Not with full tank coverage at least. Are you keeping the 30 and moving it to the 60 or will you be running 2 tanks? If you're moving the 30, you might try to get another of whatever you have over it and double it up over the 60.

The light that I have doesn't have a name and I can't find it anymore.

 

[MSB123]

With the dimensions of the 60 will need a single large light or a couple of lights... for SPS I'm not sure $150 will do it... Not with full tank coverage at least. Are you keeping the 30 and moving it to the 60 or will you be running 2 tanks? If you're moving the 30, you might try to get another of whatever you have over it and double it up over the 60.

I found this https://www.ebay.com/i/111449285288...3D711-117182-37290-0%26rvr_id%3D1281309705323

 

[aKlevans]

Be warned, that fixture has metal halides. They use a ton of power and the bulbs cost a lot, plus you have to replace them every couple months. They are not the most affordable solutions.

Edit:
NVM, I saw that was on your old tank, so I am sure you know of this.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

I'm starting to feel like I should become a sales rep for these people, but the Odyssea fixture sounds like what you're looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/Odyssea-Time...e=UTF8&qid=1502473353&sr=8-3&keywords=odyssea

Grab that bad boy, replace it with whatever T5 bulbs you want (see link for help on deciding your combination)


Bulk Reef Supply is a great place to get the bulbs whenever you decide on what you want:

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquarium-lighting/t5-fluorescent-aquarium-lighting/bulbs.html

 

[MSB123]

Be warned, that fixture has metal halides. They use a ton of power and the bulbs cost a lot, plus you have to replace them every couple months. They are not the most affordable solutions.

Edit:
NVM, I saw that was on your old tank, so I am sure you know of this.

I have a LED on the 30 and I had no idea.

 

[aKlevans]

I have a LED on the 30 and I had no idea.

Oh, now I'm confused. Was the link you posted your old fixture or the one you were looking at?

 

[MSB123]

Oh, now I'm confused. Was the link you posted your old fixture or the one you were looking at?

The link is the one I'm looking at, I have a LED light as of now

 

[MSB123]

Would this light be a better option to the halide?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GFTQDQK/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1&th=1

 

[aKlevans]

Would this light be a better option to the halide?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GFTQDQK/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1&th=1

That light could work if you didn't want SPS. Here is the PAR chart listed on the current usa website, its pretty accurate:
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Orbit-PAR-Measurements-1.pdf

 

[MSB123]

That light could work if you didn't want SPS. Here is the PAR chart listed on the current usa website, its pretty accurate:
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Orbit-PAR-Measurements-1.pdf

If i did my hard and sps at the top of the tank, would it work then?

 

[MSB123]

If i did my hard and sps at the top of the tank, would it work then?

Or should I do the orbit marine led IC?

 

[MSB123]

That light could work if you didn't want SPS. Here is the PAR chart listed on the current usa website, its pretty accurate:
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Orbit-PAR-Measurements-1.pdf

If my tank is 36 long, should I get a 36-48 or 24-36? I want full coverage.

 

[aKlevans]

If i did my hard and sps at the top of the tank, would it work then?

Or should I do the orbit marine led IC?

If my tank is 36 long, should I get a 36-48 or 24-36? I want full coverage.

If you really want sps, you could get the Orbit Marine Pro. I think its still available even though it is not produced by current usa anymore.

The best coverage would be the 36-48, although you could get away with the 24-36

 

[reefs+waves]

Any black box 165watt leds from eBay or Amazon will easily do the job for lps and sps and 1 could work for sps in middle or if you want sps all over do 2 fixtures. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Dimmable-165W...ral-Reef-Tank-Marine-Salt-Water-/370857093101

 

[MSB123]

Thanks!

 

[PSLReefer]

Any black box 165watt leds from eBay or Amazon will easily do the job for lps and sps and 1 could work for sps in middle or if you want sps all over do 2 fixtures. http://m.ebay.com/itm/Dimmable-165W...ral-Reef-Tank-Marine-Salt-Water-/370857093101

Yep plenty of black box full spectrum on eBay and you can prolly get 2 for $150 or very close to it