Bulb or Strip???

[Thenanoreefer264]

I just got a nano reef tank and need good lighting to put corals under, so I am trying to decide if i should go with this finnex LED strip or this LED bulb holder with a full spectrum bulb. I am planning to grow LPS and soft corals. Please help.

 

[shrimped]

IMO I wouldn't go for any of them. I would get a T5 Fixture with some ATI bulbs to grow Coral crazily. If you want LED get a Aquaillumination Hydra, Kessil, or Radion G4 Pro to get coral growth somewhere while maintaining the original color. Unfortunately in this hobby cheaper options usually do not end up well. I have learned this the hard way especially lighting.

 

[Thenanoreefer264]

what if my budget is about $300? cause all of those cost $500+

 

[klesel]

Just check your local reef club or Craigslist you can find all kinds of lighting there are local saltwater /reef groups on facebook that have for sale items . yes not cheep hobby but everyone can still do the hobby I'm on a budget as well .a lot of people make this hobby non affordable but tgere are plenty of good people to help out do you research look at reviews .

 

[shrimped]

1 Radion Xr15 Pro G4 is $400 USD. I think a smaller version of kessil or hydra is around $200-300