Is this light ok???

[HissHisss]

Is this light ok for my 30gallon aquarium??
Its 2×60watts colour changing leds. i have many softies and im planning for some sps and lps.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I wouldn’t
Scared fish and no uv output

 

[HissHisss]

I wouldn’t
Scared fish and no uv output

I can switch it to blue and violet. Is that ok?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I can switch it to blue and violet. Is that ok?

It’s a flood light and offers no value for reef tank. Maybe a fugue but pretty much that’s it
I realize trying to save a few bucks but lighting and water flow are very important.
Getting by is not an option

 

[vetteguy53081]

You will want at minimum an Ai prime for coral or even a Chinese black box

 

[JCOLE]

No. Thats a disco light. You will need a light capable of producing a full spectrum for the best health and colors of your corals.

If your looking to save money then look at the Viparspectra LEDs on Amazon. They are cheap and will do for what you have.

 

[sfin52]

great for dance floor or parties but not for a reef. Black box something like that or a t5ho light.

 

[HissHisss]

Thank you everyone. Ill look for T5s instead

 

[sfin52]

Thank you everyone. Ill look for T5s instead

You will have to switch bulbs but this will work. I have one similar on my 90. It will grow anything.

 

[nereefpat]

Keep in mind, this person is in Singapore and may not have access to some suggestions.

 

[GillMeister]

No. Thats a disco light.

That one really made me laugh out loud.

Honestly, though, you can get away with some fairly inexpensive lights for soft corals. Not these however. If the plan is to go into sps at some point it's best to go straight into premium lighting.

 

[sfin52]

Keep in mind, this person is in Singapore and may not have access to some suggestions.

Good point.