Cheap lights for a 55 gallon

[Seahorse man]

I just joined R2R because I have a 55 gallon FOWLR, and it just isn't doing it for me after seeing a full reef tank! I have 1 LED light strip and 1 fluorescent light strip. I have 2 false percula clowns, 1 male and 1 female, and a firefish goby. I have a plastic hood that I would like to keep, so Im looking for a light strip that is semi-inexpensive and that I can grow various corals with while not costing me hundreds of dollars. I would love it if someone can point me in the right direction or give me a link, thank you!

 

[EriksOasis]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/48-sun-blaze-t5-ho-lighting-fixture-sunlight-supply.html

$140 right now on sale good light grows corals well.

 

[Fizzicks]

TL;DR If you buy cheap lights, buy good fire insurance.

 

[EriksOasis]

You may have to give up your hood to have a decent lighting system.

 

[Seahorse man]

You may have to give up your hood to have a decent lighting system.

I think im going to give it up. Any other suggestions?

 

[pluikens]

An even better deal on the 4' x 4 T5 light like what has been recommended: Agrobrite FLT44 T5 Fluorescent Grow Light System, 4 Feet, 4 Tube https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H1C7NA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OF4gAbXASK2WQ

Than of Tidal Gardens likes this exact fixture. Hard to beat for the price. I currently have one over my 150 gallon FOWLR and am just waiting to put in ATI bulbs once the included ones get too dim.

 

[EriksOasis]

There you go even better deal and four bulbs is as much as you can go depth wise over a 55. Most likely the cheapest you will find.

 

[Jl330]

I'm running a pair of the mars aqua 165w LEDs on my 55. Corals are happy. I actually have to turn them down to keep from having too much.