fishywishy
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I’m looking for a led bar that is under 200 bucks for my 55 gallon that can grow basic sps like montipora and birds nest and(if possible)has day and night cycles.
Good led bars under $200
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DanyL
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What are your tank dimensions?
Are these supplemental lights or do you plan to use them as your main solution?
If it is planned to be used as your main source of light, is there any special reason not to use a different form factor?
Generally speaking there are a few companies that produce them:
Quantas, Orphek, AI, Reef Brite and generic Aliexpress bars.
All will grow coral, some better then others and come with different price points and features.
The main thing to consider here is penetration and spread, you'll need to get multiple bars for reasonable coverage.
Are these supplemental lights or do you plan to use them as your main solution?
If it is planned to be used as your main source of light, is there any special reason not to use a different form factor?
Generally speaking there are a few companies that produce them:
Quantas, Orphek, AI, Reef Brite and generic Aliexpress bars.
All will grow coral, some better then others and come with different price points and features.
The main thing to consider here is penetration and spread, you'll need to get multiple bars for reasonable coverage.
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Eric R.
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Jim Graham (telgraham on r2r, youtube, and instagram) recommends Ali Express LED bars for cheap LED bars. There are better LED bars if you're willing to spend more money (the Quanta bars come to mind), but those might be out of the price range you're mentioning. I've personally not used the Ali E bars, but I value Jim's opinion on LED lights and electronics. You can search for his posts on here or elsewhere online if you want more info.
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2 of these ( pick your color) sunsetter and y cables. You may need to go 2 sunsetters, no y cables. Need to figure power draw.
Whatever way you go it is unlikely you can
get by with $200 considering your need/want list.
Buying on Ali until after the Chinese New ter is recommended if you go that route
One high quality ( think $$$'s) is Guesseman PULZAR
www.coralvue.com
Oops subtract 1 sunsetter ($30) or leave it and subtract the 2 y cables ($9.90)..
Whatever way you go it is unlikely you can
get by with $200 considering your need/want list.
Buying on Ali until after the Chinese New ter is recommended if you go that route
One high quality ( think $$$'s) is Guesseman PULZAR
Giesemann Pulzar High Output Aquarium Lighting LED Bar
The Giesemann Pulzar-LED bar offers an expandable and cost effective solution to properly illuminate your tropical, marine and reef aquariums.
www.coralvue.com
Oops subtract 1 sunsetter ($30) or leave it and subtract the 2 y cables ($9.90)..
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Yes, even 3 would be best but two should work
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Paleozoic_reefer
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I’ve been happy with these. Good customer service, great price, and bonus: Made in USA.
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fishywishy
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Can these grow sps?I’ve been happy with these. Good customer service, great price, and bonus: Made in USA.
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Paleozoic_reefer
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With 1-2 at 12in from the tank and the SPS you mentioned placed medium to high in the tank I would say definitely yes. But, as you explore more demanding corals you may need to supplement them with T5 or other LEDs.
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fishywishy
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I got those lights but they didn’t look good and didn’t work where my tank is
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fishywishy
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What’s the best ones from there, theres a lot and idk which to pick?
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