Budget Macro display light suggests

[Tannermule]

I'm looking to set up my first macro display tank. It is a 12 cube and I don't want to break the bank on the light alone. I have seen some lights go for $200+. I would like semi controllable.

Any suggestions with links would be helpful thank you

 

[Spare time]

What are the dimensions of the cube

 

[X-37B]

$100 mars aqua black box on mine. 2 channel controlable.
Running 30% white 40% blue.

 

[Tamberav]

 

[shootingstar_reef]

It is my understanding that if it's macro only, the freshwater plant (not just general ones) lights work fine.

 

[Tannermule]

It is a 12×12×12.
I also saw this light and thought about using it
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[Tannermule]

Brs sells a similar light made for macro display.
It is just difficult to drop that much money on a light for planta imo

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pico-display-refugium-led-light-reefbreeders.html

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I use these over all of my macro growout tanks and over quite a few of my sumps. I am very impressed with the how they perform and they do not break the bank either. Will also support gorgs.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-LED-Grow-Reflector/5000081307

pics for reference.

 

[Tannermule]

I use these over all of my macro growout tanks and over quite a few of my sumps. I am very impressed with the how they perform and they do not break the bank either. Will also support gorgs.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-LED-Grow-Reflector/5000081307

pics for reference.

Omg!! Your sump looks better than some displays! That is just beautiful. How long have these been up?

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Omg!! Your sump looks better than some displays! That is just beautiful. How long have these been up?

Macro growout for a while now. Sump is just at about a week setup, with that sump. It was previously setup and running that light for almost a year. Note: Less rock in old setup, as it was just a DIY 40 breeder, hence the nice white rock in there now.

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

I am in love with my @noopsyche lights. There is a giveaway, why dont you enter. If you dont win..they are still some pretty great lights. My build thread has a good write up.

 

[WheatToast]

Here is what I am using:

It grows Sea lettuce (Ulva) very well, though there is no controllability and it requires a separate timer and E26 socket.