Inexpensive light for fish and softies

[Harrkim120]

Hello again!

So because saltwater tanks are a drug, I now find myself tempted to put up a small, simple tank at my place of work. Unfortunately for me, I also have a coworker that would like to do the same and has a tank ready to go. ;Inpain <no idea what he's doing, but he looks in pain so it's appropriate. She has no experience with saltwater so this is going to be her "in" to the hobby.

Long story short, this is mostly going to be a fish only tank, but I love coral and can't imagine having a tank with just fish. We're trying to keep this build as inexpensive as possible and lighting is normally the largest expense. Is there a light that could support soft corals that also won't break the bank? This will be a normal 5 gallon tank. Thank you!

 

[Shufflepig]

Hello again!

So because saltwater tanks are a drug, I now find myself tempted to put up a small, simple tank at my place of work. Unfortunately for me, I also have a coworker that would like to do the same and has a tank ready to go. ;Inpain <no idea what he's doing, but he looks in pain so it's appropriate. She has no experience with saltwater so this is going to be her "in" to the hobby.

Long story short, this is mostly going to be a fish only tank, but I love coral and can't imagine having a tank with just fish. We're trying to keep this build as inexpensive as possible and lighting is normally the largest expense. Is there a light that could support soft corals that also won't break the bank? This will be a normal 5 gallon tank. Thank you!

Aquamaxx makes an LED light that works well. Very reasonably priced also

 

[Katrina71]

Introduce Bulk Reef Supply 52 weeks of reefing as part of break time. Might be fun to learn together.

 

[Katrina71]

It's also an awesome excuse to have a snack and a cup of coffee.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I live on " Buy it once".
I recommend the Ai Prime or prime HD light and it will serve you well and when and if you upgrade to a larger tank- you still have met your light needs. These grow anything and work right from your phone

 

[Harrkim120]

Introduce Bulk Reef Supply 52 weeks of reefing as part of break time. Might be fun to learn together.

Oh I love that series, and have seen all of them... Never thought about suggesting for her to watch it though. Could be fun.

 

[Harrkim120]

I live on " Buy it once".
I recommend the Ai Prime or prime HD light and it will serve you well and when and if you upgrade to a larger tank- you still have met your light needs. These grow anything and work right from your phone

I agree and have an AI Prime at home on my smaller tank and love it, but this will be at work with a bunch of other people... My concern is damage.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I agree and have an AI Prime at home on my smaller tank and love it, but this will be at work with a bunch of other people... My concern is damage.

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