Help Me Pick Out My Lighting

[redsea01]

Hello friends!

So, I have a 125 gallon aquarium currently running right now. However, I have been using old lights from an old setup, and it is definitely not a fixture I plan on permanently using (not even close...length is so off).

I was wondering if you guys could recommend any LED light fixtures? I know for a fact that I want LEDs, but I'm not sure which ones to go with. As far as corals go, I want to keep things really simple. No SPS for this setup, maybe some LPS. I really like Hammers, Frogspawns, Torches...would those be considered LPS? I am a bit out of practice in the coral department.

Thank you so much.

 

[reefwiser]

What is your budget? With LED's you will need at least 3 across the tank to light it properly. You could use The chinese Black Box style.
Do you want built in timer?

 

[Anirban]

+1 for chinese black box aka Mars aqua 165 w. You will need atleaset 3 of them and they are good enough to grow any kind of LPS.

 

[kateater]

I just bought SBREEFLIGHTS but haven't installed them yet. They get killer reviews and they are a sponsor on here. I use Kessils on my other tanks so it will be a good comparison.

 

[domination2580]

Sbreeflights. U will only need 2 32" to cover the tank

 

[redsea01]

Thank you everyone for the suggestions, I appreciate it. I'm going to check them all out now.

Oh, reefwiser, as far as the built in timer goes...I would love one! But I am still open to ones that may not have that feature.

 

[kateater]

Thank you everyone for the suggestions, I appreciate it. I'm going to check them all out now.

Oh, reefwiser, as far as the built in timer goes...I would love one! But I am still open to ones that may not have that feature.

15% off for 16" pro lights, you would need 3 of them.
https://sbreeflights.com/sbox-reef-lights/2-sbox-pro-timer.html

 

[domination2580]

15% off for 16" pro lights, you would need 3 of them.
https://sbreeflights.com/sbox-reef-lights/2-sbox-pro-timer.html

It's this for the 32"? Mike told me 2 would be sufficient

 

[domination2580]

O crap sorry must have skipped over the 16" part lol

 

[ReefQueen]

I also vote for the SB reef lights. I am a happy user

 

[domination2580]

These are all under my sbreeflights

 

[1fishjones]

Check out Green Element Quads. They're well made, affordable, & will grow anything.

 

[GoGo98102]

I have Green Element lights for my fuge and freshwater planted. However, I would not recommend them for saltwater display tank.

 

[redsea01]

Okay guys, i Know it's been forever, but I think I am going to go with the SBreeflights. Now I just can't decide whether to do three 16 inchers, or two 32 inchers........ahhh.....what do you guys think?

 

[ReefQueen]

Okay guys, i Know it's been forever, but I think I am going to go with the SBreeflights. Now I just can't decide whether to do three 16 inchers, or two 32 inchers........ahhh.....what do you guys think?

How many braces do you have? If you have one go with the 2 32", if there are 2 then go with 3 16".

 

[domination2580]

Great choice! Its what i have

 

[domination2580]

https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/235432/

 

[redsea01]

How many braces do you have? If you have one go with the 2 32", if there are 2 then go with 3 16".

Ah I didn't even think of that! Thanks! Yes I have two braces. great I'll go with the 3 then.

 

[redsea01]

Oh wait, I was just thinking. I see that the 32 inchers are more powerful (363watts) compared to the 16 inch (165 watts). Because the price difference isn't too much, I am kinda interested in the 363 watt 32 inch ones, but unfortunately, I have the two braces. Is there anyway I can make this work?

 

[domination2580]

You could hang them or build a canopy to month then in